Flute BV Balasai Swathi Sangeethotsavam Kerala India

Featured is a soulful flute performance by BV Balasai on a Swathi composition at the Swathi Sangeethotsavam or Music Festival 2010 in the Kuthira Malika Palace at East fort in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. For more information click – www.indiavideo.org

Mohiniyattam DVD Classical dance Kerala India Savatipadam Deepti Omchery Bhalla,Innu Mama

Mohiniyattam DVD performed by Dr. Deepti Omchery Bhalla Innu Mama Bhagya Taru… Savatipadam (E-mail id – lasyangam@rediffmail.com) and produced by Invis Multimedia – www.invismultimedia.com – Thiruvananthapuram. For more information on this video click – http DVD of this dance form is available at www.cultureshoppe.com

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Part 3

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Part 3 Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most famed snake boat race in Kerala, India. Thousands flock to the banks of the Punnammada lake in Alappuzha district of Kerala to witness this unique race. The race of Chundan Vallams or Snake boats is the hightlight of the race.

Kathak Dance Kali Mother goddess Pali Chandra Lucknow India

Kathak is a classical dance from Northern India. Intricate footwork and rapid pirouettes which end in statuesque poses are the dominant and most endearing features of Kathak.This is in praise of Godess Kaali. To Buy or Download- www.cultureshoppe.com Video by www.invismultimedia.com

Tolpavakoothu

Video of Tolpavakoothu or leather puppet play, an ancient art form of Kerala. This form of leather puppetry is popular in and around the district of Palakkad. Traditional performed in temples this art form is part of the culture of Kerala. Tholpavakoothu adopts stories from Kamba Ramayanam, Tamil version of Indian epic Ramayana written by Read more about Tolpavakoothu[…]

Kakkarissi Natakam

Video of Kakkarissi Natakam, a folk theatre form of Kerala. It is noted for simple modes of expression and humour including social satire. This theatre form is believed to have originated around the 1750s. Most often stories from the ancient epics form the themes. Social satire is a major feature of this art form and Read more about Kakkarissi Natakam[…]

Poorakkali

Video of Poorakkali, a ritual dance of Kerala. This traditional art form is performed by men during Poorams or festivals in Bhagavathy temples. This art form is popular in northern Kerala. Dancers themselves sing and keep rhythm by movements of the foot and clapping of hands. Copyright of this video vests with Department of Tourism, Read more about Poorakkali[…]

Aranmula Boat Race Part 2

Aranmula Boat Race Part 2 Held during the Onam festival, Aranmula Vallamkali or boat race is is a colourful water regatta. There is a grand procession and before that the snake boats assemble near the Sree Parthasarathy Temple. Each boat is 100 feet long and accommodates four helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and 25 singers. The boats Read more about Aranmula Boat Race Part 2[…]

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Part 2

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Part 2 Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the grandest among the boat races of Kerala attracts thousands of travellers every year. The event takes place in the second saturday of August. Race of Snake boats is the highlight. This video is presented by Kerala Tourism.