Bharatanatyam

July 22, 2024

Transwomen group’s Bharatanatyam debut at Ernakulam Siva temple leaves footprints in history

Yet another chapter was added to the chronicles of Kerala’s transgender community’s pursuit of visibility when seven transwomen performed Bharatanatyam at the famed Siva Temple, Ernakulam.

ONMANORAMA IMPACT

February 21, 2023
West Bengal Guv ties up fund to sponsor education of Kasaragod's Adivasi Bharatanatyam student

Onmanorama reported the triumphs and struggles of Sachu Satheesh on December 24. A dancer-actor in Kolkata drew the governor's attention to the report.
April 09, 2022
'Muslim' dancer Mansiya dropped by Koodalmanikyam Temple to perform as scheduled at Kozhikode Town Hall

Bharatanatyam dancer Mansiya VP has been invited by a cultural organisation called Manjadikkuru.
April 02, 2022
Tharoor Line | Can a danseuse's Bharatanatyam steps rock Hinduism?

The decision of the Koodalmanikyam Temple board in Thrissur district on Sunday to cancel a Bharatanatyam performance on the temple premises by the acclaimed artiste Mansiya VP is deplorable, Shashi Tharoor writes in his latest column.
April 01, 2022
Bharatanatyam dancers boycott Koodalmanikyam Temple fest protesting snub on 'Muslim' peer

Anju Aravind announced her decision to pull out in solidarity with Mansiya VP, while Devika Sajeevan and Karthik Manikandan have also reportedly withdrawn.
April 01, 2022
Will Mansiya perform at Koodalmanikyam? Kerala Devaswom minister wants 'thanthris' to find solution

Many have expressed their disappointment over the decision of the Koodalmanikyam Temple board in Thrissur to cancel Mansiya VP's Bharatanatyam performance citing that she was born a Muslim.
March 31, 2022
Dance row: Devaswom holds conciliatory discussions with stakeholders

The Devaswom chairman has made it clear that sudden change cannot be expected as it is a "sensitive matter" related to an age-old custom and tradition.

Bharatanatyam

Transwomen group’s Bharatanatyam debut at Ernakulam Siva temple leaves footprints in history

West Bengal Guv ties up fund to sponsor education of Kasaragod's Adivasi Bharatanatyam student

'Muslim' dancer Mansiya dropped by Koodalmanikyam Temple to perform as scheduled at Kozhikode Town Hall

Tharoor Line | Can a danseuse's Bharatanatyam steps rock Hinduism?

Bharatanatyam dancers boycott Koodalmanikyam Temple fest protesting snub on 'Muslim' peer

Will Mansiya perform at Koodalmanikyam? Kerala Devaswom minister wants 'thanthris' to find solution

Dance row: Devaswom holds conciliatory discussions with stakeholders

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