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Streevesham in Kathakali is a specialised art form that requires immense dedication and perseverance to pursue.

And we were witness to an amazing performance by Prabal Gupta at Prayog Studio.

Thanks to Mr. Rabin sir for introducing us to them

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Streevesham in Kathakali is a specialised art form that requires immense dedication and perseverance to pursue.

P.c Dr. Pradeep at @prayogstudio for the shooting ofvUduaraga festival organized by Orissa Dance Academy curated by Padmashree @mohanty.aruna ji.

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Streevesham in Kathakali is a specialised art form that requires immense dedication and perseverance to pursue.

And we were witness to an amazing performance by Prabal Gupta at Prayog Studio.

Here is an excerpt from the program.

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~ Unraveling The Guise Of The Hunters ~

While living in exile, at the request of Yudhishtira, Arjuna observes a tough penance to acquire the divine weapon.

Eventually, Lord Shiva changes his mind but only after teaching Arjuna the value of humility.
Lord Shiva and Parvathi appear before Arjuna, in the disguise of a Kattalan (hunter) and his wife. The arrogant Pandava prince is humbled by the Kattalan. But Arjuna’s devotion wins over Lord Shiva and the weapon is given to him.
Character: Kattala Stree
Story: Kiratham, narrates the story of Arjuna’s penance to acquire a mighty weapon called ‘Pasupathasthra’ from Lord Shiva. The story is an excerpt from the Mahabharata.
Year: 2015
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~ Unraveling The Guise Of Beautiful Lalitha~

On her journey back, Nakrathundi meets young and handsome Jayantha, son of Indra.

Attracted by Jayantha, the demoness approaches him in the guise of beautiful Lalitha. She reveals her attraction towards Jayantha but he turns down her request for marriage. A disappointed Lalitha transforms into the ferocious Nakrathundi and tries to abduct Jayantha. In the tussle that follows, Jayantha mutilates Nakrathundi by cutting off her ears, nose and breasts. The rest of the story is about the revenge of Narakasuara who defeats Indra but is later killed by Sree Krishna.

Character: Nakrathundi
Story: Enactment of the initial scenes of Narakasuravadham.
Narakasuravadham Kathakali, the story revolves around the demon king Narakasura who deputes Nakrathundi to capture damsels from heaven. The demoness travels to the heaven, nabs a few of them and starts her return to Narakasura’s palace.
Year: 2012
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~ Unraveling Of Guise Of An Old Monkey ~

Queen Panchali (Draupadi) is in love with the fragrance of an exotic flower.

In order to satisfy her desire, her husband Bhima sets out into the forest in search of these unusual flowers. Bhima’s brother, the monkey sage Hanuman, in deep meditation in the forest anticipates with great joy the arrival of the sibling he has never seen.

He wants to check the pride and arrogance of Bhima and trap him in the guise of an old monkey. The angry Bhima tries to shift the tail of the intercepting old monkey with his mace but fails miserably. Hanuman then reveals his true identity, blesses Bhima and sends him forward on his quest.
Character: Draupadi
Story: Kalyanasaugandhikam is a Kathakali play(Aattakatha) written by Kottayam Thampuran. It is in Malayalam and is based on the epic Mahabharatha. The play narrates an episode from the Pandava's life in exile.
Year: 2009
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