It was nice to go through the Kali experiences of Unni, dunkkooda and mrs. Varma. Unfortunately I never got an opportunity to see the performance of the ...
I have had the good fortune of seeing a kuchelan by Keezhpadom.. definitely an performer par excellence and master..he performs wonderfully as this character ...
Mr Unni, I got a chance to see Mr. Keelpadam asan's Hanuman in Sougandhikam with Sri.Chennithala Chellappan Pillai's Bhiman at Thakazhi temple. I think the...
I have seen a wonderful Kuchela by Nelliyodu Vasudevan Namboothiri, again an artist with a frail body. After all it is a vesham,not expected to do much work...
Though I haven't had the fortune to watch the Kuchela of Keezhppadam I can envisage how such a gifted person like him can present a Kuchela having seen his...
Dear friends, I am so glad to see that our group is really active. Discussions and opinions...all makes our group valuable. Thank you. I am so much busy with...
Dear friends, I think I am one of aged members amoung you. I got a lot of chances to enjoy kathakali arangukal before 1981. Now I am at out side of kerala ...
It's true that many singers focus on their rendition and forget about the kali on the stage. Many artists had difficulty to adjust with Sri. Embranthiri in the...
The postings made interesting reading and that brings to my memory the several Santhanagopalams that I have witnessed over the years. The latest it would seem...
hey , i have a question regarding a hindu tradition. does the lightning of an oil lamp before performing on stage do have a name? and why do ppl always lit an...
Dear Peejay, Yours is an interesting question. According to my knowledge, in Hindu tradition, just like odd number of wicks, it is usual to light a lamp with...
Hello all,
I should have written this email much earlier, but did not know what to write. My knowledge/experience of Kathakali is extremely limited, and till...
dearest kannan, thank you very much for your mail. i am very interested in finding out more about that hindu tradition and i am looking forward to hear what...
Very happy to hear that of the oppurtunity that you have got kannan to present the entire Nalacharitham series. Do make the best of the oppurtunity and I am ...
I have read an article in the 'Malayalam' magazine written by Anujan Namboothirippad a couple of years ago about the philosophy of the number of wicks in ...
Dear Mr. Unni, Thank you. I too am very happy to see that Kathakali group is really active. WE must plan organized discussions and seminars soon. After the...
I notice a lull period in the group. So, let's discuss something again. This is regarding the connection between the `padam' and its communication by the...
The one posted by Mohandas is really interesting. This is the difference between a poet and Playright since on a stage many of the alankarams cannot be given...
Dear all, Can anybody send me or help me find the lyrics for "Engaanumundo Kandu... (Thodi)", Naalaam Divasam, preferably with the context and meaning? Thanks...
Dear Mr. Devan, I will send via post, the lines along with an English translation to your address given in the signature space of your mail, soon. Thank you...
Mr. Kannan, I am very happy to see the kathakali held at kothala on 16-th january 2005. In Santhanagopalam Mr. Mathur Govindan kutty' performance as ...
Both Mr. Namboodirippad and Unni have touched upon the subject matter of my previous post, but tangentially. In a way it's right, it may be difficult to...
The most recent posting of Sree Mohandas is really interesting and I am thankful to him for the very intelligent observation. It may be possible for the actors...
Dear friends, It is really interesting to read your opinions on padams and their interpretations in Kathakali. Each poet approaches the literature in a...
To. Mr.Namboothirippad, Regarding the Padam the meaning as follows, Enaganumundo kandu thunganubhavane nin Chengathiyayullavane ( Any where you seen the man...
I am glad to see how this subject is developing through our discussion. There are two important element in theatre about which we must be careful about. What...
I am very happy to see the lively discussion around `padam and its communication'. And the latest one by Mr. Kannan is indeed interesting and informative. Let...
Dear friends, Let me first take this opportunity to wish our kathakali group A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Today is the first anniversary of our group, which got...
