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ERROR : Page under Construction Mellature Style of dance from Tanjavur quadrant is one of the most graceful style of Bharat Natyam. Salangai or the Ghunrus are to be used only after the Salangai Pujai is completed. Bhavam is given utmost importance along with Loka dharma Abhinaya in this style, hence it comes out as more dramatic than others. It was during the late 1920s with the abolition of the devadasi parampara, that the Mellature style could cross the threshold of the ancient Hindu temples of South India. This is an integral part of dasiattam and devadasi parampara. Mangudi Iyer (follower of Srividya Upasana) is said to have popularize this dance style. During the reign of Kakatiya dynasty (originated  from present Telengana region) the capital was changed from Kaiytim to Tanjavur.  Perini Thandava dancers from Telingana was invited as guests of the court to perform in front of Lord Nataraja. Few of the dancers selected to stay b

Important Links 1. Home 2. Profile 3. Objective 4. Contact Details 5. Upcoming Projects 6. Projects Undertaken 7. Opportunities 8. Nrityashree 9. Picture Galary 10. Announcement The aim of this blog is to provide assistance to young students as well as anyone amateur who wants to know more about dance. We will keep on updating the blog based on the request received. Do feel free to contact us for any query or request. Profile  1. Esha Banerjee 2. Guru Smt. Mira Dasgupta 3. Guru Smt. Champa Banerjee 4. Guru Smt. Rajalakshmi Venkatesh   5. Padma awardee Guru Karaikal Natesa Dandayudhapani Pillai  Artist : Esha Banerjee Natya Shastra _Slokas    NatyaShastra (Part 1) --- The story of the Beginning of Dance & Drama   Natya Shastra (Part 2) - Common Mistakes & Promise Natya Shastra ( Part 3)--  Birth of Apsaras NatyaShastra(Part 4)  -- Bharata Muni NatyaShastra (Part 5) ---  The Problem & Its Solution Chatur Sloka         Make Up Series Make