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  • ‘Colours of Kolkata’ celebrating the diversity

    ‘Colours of Kolkata’ celebrating the diversity

    “In future, eminent artists of Kolkata will be invited to help in creating such public art at prominent locations to make the City of Joy even more beautiful,” said Kapur…reports Saibal Gupta.

    Art has a lot to speak. Though street art is common in the US, Australia and Europe, it has not been tried and tested in that manner in this country.

    In an effort to add some colour to the City of Joy, an art campaign is being initiated on Independence Day where all the walls of the Tram Depots painted in different colours by the West Bengal Tramways Company.

    The whole idea is to add some colour to the mundane streets. The campaign has been started by the West Bengal Transport Corporation. The art, celebrating Kolkata and its famous citizens, will be done on WBTC depot walls, mostly located in the heart of the city. The art works have been curated by WBTC in collaboration with a city-based artist, Mudar Patherya.

    The initiative – ‘Colours of Kolkata’, is an effort to celebrate the diversity of Kolkata. This year also marks the 100th birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray and the 160th of Rabindranath Tagore. To begin with, street art has begun with these two stalwarts. The location is Park Circus; on the wall of a WBTC Tram Depot.

    “A lot of times people spit and deface our depot walls. It looks bad. This would add an artsy touch to the art capital of India and also maybe discourage people from spoiling the walls,” said MD of WBTC Rajanvir Singh Kapur.

    “In future, eminent artists of Kolkata will be invited to help in creating such public art at prominent locations to make the City of Joy even more beautiful,” said Kapur.

    The Colours of Kolkata has already started from Park Circus and will cover the walls of most of the depots till Durga Puja. The next places in line are Tollygunge Tram Depot – opposite Tolly Club and then it will be extended to the Gariahat Depot, near Ballygunge Phari. The Gariahat Depot also houses the Tram World.

    The Tram World was launched in December 2020 commemorating the 140th anniversary of the foundation of Calcutta Tramways Company in London. It’s one of a kind tram museum in the whole world.

    “The objective of #coloursofkolkata is to utilise the public walls of the city to send out a singular message – that Kolkata is artistically and aesthetically one of the most vibrant cities of the country. I am thankful to WBTC for giving me this opportunity and the movement is intended to attract a variety of artists to help put the city’s best face forward,” said Patherya.

    Once completed over all depot walls, this would be a one-of-its-kind initiative anywhere in an Indian city. Kolkata is known as the art capital of India and this will only add to its glory.

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  • Unique visions of dystopia in the digital space

    Unique visions of dystopia in the digital space

    All works in this exhibition both digital editions and their physical counterparts, are registered NFTs…writes Siddhi Jain.

    Art has an extraordinary power to communicate with people and their emotions. Terrain. Art, a block chain powered art ecosystem, is presenting an NFT exhibition titled ‘Dreams.exe’ featuring works by emerging digital artists from India. Curated through an open call, this exhibition invited artists to respond with their unique visions of dystopia in the digital space.

    According to the platform, it marks a new milestone in its “commitment to developing a Digital Marketplace, as a supportive ecosystem that focuses on art from South Asia, and encourages new vocabularies of digital art”. Terrain.art’s Digital Marketplace is a growing community of artists who are experimenting with and invigorating the digital space, alongside additional programming and educational initiatives.

    Dreams.exe brings together artists grappling with a reality that seems to be in constant flux. They formulate visual and conceptual explorations using the digital as a means of interruption and intervention, while challenging existing hierarchies under the new technocratic global order. At a time of grave uncertainty — existential, environmental, social, and political — the artists of this exhibition brace us with a prelude of thousand dystopias to come.

    All works in this exhibition both digital editions and their physical counterparts, are registered NFTs. The newly emerging NFT space in India encourages transgression of traditional boundaries in art, reflected in the ways of thinking and making considered by the artists of Dreams.exe.

    Aparajita Jain, Director and Founder of Terrain.art says, “We are excited to open up the Terrain.art platform to young, emerging artists who are taking steps into the digital world. The possibilities are exciting, and we look forward to energizing the space with immersive conversations.”

    Artists featured in the exhibition include, Aditi Aggarwal, Aiman Verma, Anisha Baid, Annette Jacob, Joe Paul Cyriac, Moksha Kumar, Pranay Dutta, Prerit Jain, Sayak Shome, Subhojyoti Sen Sarma, Sudhir Ambasana, Sultana Zana, and Yasha Shrivastava.

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  • ‘Fleeting Footprints of Light’

    ‘Fleeting Footprints of Light’

    Mukerjee’s work has been exhibited in all major cities of India as well as in Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Greece, Indonesia and in London, Oxford and Cambridge (UK)…writes Siddhi Jain.

    Art never dies and even in the pandemic period, it finds new ways to expose to the world. ‘Fleeting Footprints of Light’, an exhibition of photographs by Kolkata-based artist and photographer Mala Mukerjee presents a mix of colour and abstract compositions – a play with light, exploring the limits of form, colour and texture.

    A graduate in Applied Art & Design Studies in Photography from the London Guildhall University, Mukerjee’s work has been exhibited in all major cities of India as well as in Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Greece, Indonesia and in London, Oxford and Cambridge (UK).

    Fleeting Footprints of Light’

    “My quest has always been to capture the fleeting footprints of light on objects, no matter how ordinary they may be. The works on display on this show are a continuation of that search.

    “If I were to look back on my long innings as a photographer, I will admit I am most comfortable when I am in a position to let my imagination ramble free and take me to wherever they will. I enjoy playing with light and exploring the limits of form, colour and texture. The end-product sometimes surprises me, for light is a master painter. Objects get transformed by its magical touch. I try to capture those moments for you.

    Fleeting Footprints of Light’ (IANS)

    The ongoing exhibition has a mix of colour and abstract compositions, says the artist, “Every work has a special place in my memory, an association of joy and happiness, if you will. It is this joy that I want to share with you.”

    The online exhibition is on view from July 26-August 8 on the website of the India International Centre.

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  • ‘Amar Jyoti’ tribute to unknown soldiers

    ‘Amar Jyoti’ tribute to unknown soldiers

    The event in honour of the unsung heroes will witness some soulful music by many talented musicians from India…writes Siddhi Jain.

    Soldiers are the backbones of our country. Ahead of India’s upcoming Independence Day, an annual concert series titled ‘Amar Jyoti’ is set to present a tribute to unknown soldiers through a unique amalgamation of two classical dance forms, Bharatanatyam and Kathak, on stage.

    Presented by Pandit Chaturlal Memorial Society, this tribute will feature a unique concept ‘Samyuktam: We are United’ — bringing two dancing divas together, Bharatanatyam by Rukmini Vijayakumar and Kathak by Vidha Lal.

    The event in honour of the unsung heroes will witness some soulful music by many talented musicians from India. Featuring artistes on various instruments and vocals include young tabla maestro Pranshu Chatur Lal, mridangam maestro Harsha Samaga, Pavithra Chari and Rohith Bhat Uppoor, Atul Shankar, Mudassir Khan, G Raghavendra Prasath and TS Sharath.

    Shruti ChaturLal, granddaughter of the tabla legend and the artistic director at Pandit Chaturlal Festival said, “Under the aegis of Pandit Chatur Lal Festival, we have been successfully organizing the Amar Jyoti editions. It has been quite challenging to put this concert together since the artists were travelling from Bangalore after the second wave of Covid. In fact, even without the audience, this is a grand musical tribute to the martyrs of India — the unsung, unknown soldiers who have laid their lives for our freedom. We started this series in 1990 as a small effort from our side to honour and extend our gratitude to the martyrs of our nation and this year it marks its commencement of 24th edition.”

    Tabla player Pranshu Chatur Lal shares, “The production ‘Samyuktam — We Are United’ is specially designed to motivate us through these difficult times and assist us in strengthening our unity. With our jugalbandi, viewers will be able to experience a blend of two Indian classical dance forms Kathak and Bharatanatyam uniquely but also the nuances of Hindustani and Carnatic rhythms and music traditions combining the grace and power of dance will for sure be considered to be magical to the eye.”

    The concept of the event was conceptualised to acknowledge the valour and courage of our brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives battling for the country. The event can be viewed on August 7 at 7:00 PM on YouTube.

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  • ‘By My Own Rules: My Story in My Own Words

    ‘By My Own Rules: My Story in My Own Words

    Her book ‘By My Own Rules: My Story in My Own Words (Penguin), which recently hit the stands bares it all-her lessons, beliefs, inspiration and the rules that define her life…reports Asian Lite News.

    It had been more than three decades away from the camera glares, scandalous interviews, the dramatic rise and fall of Rajneeshpuram in the US, her fall-out with spiritual teacher Osho Rajneesh, and those 39 months in jail… But it just took two documentaries — ‘Wild Wild Country’ and ‘Searching for Sheela’, and her visit to India in September 2019 after 35 years, to make the media go in a tizzy again.

    Sheela had not lost her spunk. Just that this time, it was the next generation that was behind the cameras.

    “For three I have spoken it and answered all questions. I have been generous in explaining my reality and my truth. In fact, it was my father who motivated me to speak of my wide and rich life’s experience. He felt that what I have lived and learned from Bhagwan should be shared with full intensity with the world. Such treasure cannot be locked up in one’s heart. Such love must be passed on to all,” Sheela Birnstiel, personal secretary to Rajneesh from 1980 to 1985, and former manager of Rajneeshpuram in Oregon in the US tells.

    Her book ‘By My Own Rules: My Story in My Own Words (Penguin), which recently hit the stands bares it all-her lessons, beliefs, inspiration and the rules that define her life. “Looking in the past and remembering some recent events of the last 30 years were pleasant moments and grateful feelings. I felt I have been fully supported and cared for by ‘Existence’,” she adds.

    For someone who has been subjected to sharp criticism, she believes that the world is a victim of undesired, extreme negativity. “Criticism comes from persons who are based on their personal negativities. Their focus is on scandals, therefore they miss out on my experience and creativity. Bhagwan had offered once in lifetime wisdom and techniques to overcome our shortcomings in life. If we waste it no one else is responsible,” says Birnstiel, originally from Gujarat, who was 16-years-old when she met Rajneesh for the first time.

    Birnstiel feels that people are afraid of her honesty and scared of their own truth. “I have spoken about my time in prison, the accusations, etc. for a long time now. I have generously tried to explain and confront. Now I have put a full stop to it. There is nothing more to say on this subject.”

    Talk to her about what she thinks of the Rajneesh movement in contemporary India, and she asserts, “I do not have any idea of the movement now. I have an interest in Bhagwan and I hold his teachings to my heart.”

    Currently running two care homes in Switzerland and one in Mauritius, she would like to set up one in India too. “Yes, something that is manageable from Switzerland, with capable persons in India. I have the experience and know-how to set up homes. Of course, I cannot move to India permanently,” she signs off.

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  • Exploring the complexity of human psyche

    Exploring the complexity of human psyche

    Asked how she conceptualises the story and the protagonists, who often tread in the grey area between ‘good’ and ‘bad’, Tandon told…writes Siddhi Jain.

    In an engrossing new anthology of 13 contemporary short stories by debut author Bindu Tandon, titled ‘Of Beasts & Beauty’, what shines through the undertones of crime, conflicted relationships, power hierarchies and gender dynamics is the raw human experience that connects us all.

    In the recently-released title, Tandon explores the complexity of human psyche and experience in the Indian context through powerful, intense storytelling that simultaneously packs a punch and provokes thought. The ‘shorts’ weave an intriguing narrative dramatizing the everyday Indian life. They are published by Rati Books, an imprint of Garuda Prakashan.

    In the book, the author goes beyond the distinction of vice and virtue, and leaves this decision open-ended for the reader.

    Asked how she conceptualises the story and the protagonists, who often tread in the grey area between ‘good’ and ‘bad’, Tandon told:

    “As I unravel ‘behaviour’ — mine and that of others — I often find that it’s not just the deed, but also the ‘intent’ behind the act, that changes how I define the act. That is the ‘grey area’ you refer to. And in erasing or in not recognizing this distinction, I think we become hypocritical and we go down the slippery slope of labeling behaviour as good or bad. Do I believe that there should be ‘no consequences’? Not at all, we have to be ready to take the consequences of our actions.”

    Tandon adds: “I want my reader to recognize people in their world in my stories. And find that dimension in them that might have eluded them in real life. I want my stories to bring alive the modern, flawed, beautiful young and old distinctly contemporary Indian, that is present in very few stories.

    “These stories are about the wide world that interests me. Drawn from travels and a global perspective largely devoid of prejudice. I guess my desire to not judge, not condemn and not arrive at quick everyday conclusions, which is a part of me is revealing itself to you as ‘layered thought’.”

    After being in the management of a leading media organisation and managing a publishing house, the Mumbai-based author continues her tryst with black ink on white paper in her first book of short stories.

    “I want you to feel pain, exultation, agony, hate and joy, as you read these stories. Feel, viscerally, to the very core of your being, a common thread of humanity that runs through each of these 13 stories. Acts of violence make beasts of us all, whether you live in a big city or a small town or village. I have written to understand the hearts and the minds of people scarred by such acts, whether as victims, perpetrators or merely as innocent bystanders. I want you to decide who is a beast, and which act represents beauty,” says Bindu.

    The author is also working on her first novel which she expects to complete by the end of 2021.

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  • National Gallery of Australia to return 14 ‘looted’ artworks to India

    National Gallery of Australia to return 14 ‘looted’ artworks to India

    This is the fourth time that the NGA will be returning illegally exported works from Kapoor and his associates…reports Asian Lite News

    The National Gallery of Australia has decided to return 14 artworks from its Asian art collection to the Indian government.

    Worth a combined value of $3 milion, 13 of the artworks were purchased from the New York-based gallery, Art of the Past, run by antiquities dealer and alleged smuggler Subhash Kapoor.

    The artworks include six sculptures, six photographs, a painted scroll and a processional standard. Some of the items date back to the 12th century.

    This is the fourth time that the NGA will be returning illegally exported works from Kapoor and his associates.

    In fact, Kapoor was extradited from Germany to India in July 2012 and has been charged with stealing and illegally exporting antiquities.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHSPr8ks3i8

    “We have strengthened our processes and have zero tolerance now for any inconsistencies in the provenance of a work of art. This is another step towards us building an ethical approach to managing our collections,” ABC News quoted NGA director Nick Mitzevich as saying.

    “It’s unfortunate, and the institution is sorry for this development. We are doing all we can to avoid any future missteps of this kind,” Mitzevich said in The Australian.

    “It’s a historic issue… The NGA was part of an international fraud campaign that affected more than a dozen of the world’s leading institutions,” he said.

    Kapoor’s clients included the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, as well as the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore, the NGA and the Art Gallery of NSW.

    The Indian High Commission in Australia has welcomed the move, though it will take a few months before the works are actually handed over.

    In a tweet, Manpreet Vohra, the Indian High Commissioner to Australia, said that India is grateful to Australia and the National Gallery of Australia for their decision to return the extraordinary pieces of art to India.

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  • Jhalak of Jharkhand by Sanskruti bring forth fascinating insights

    Jhalak of Jharkhand by Sanskruti bring forth fascinating insights

    In the series of Sanskruti’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in the UK, an interesting webinar providing insights into the art and economic contributions of Jharkhand has been organised recently. Conceived and hosted by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, the 2-hour virtual session started with Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee Padma Shri Pandit Gopal Prasad Dubey’s presentation on Seraikala Chhau.

    During his presentation, Pandit Dubey has highlighted the types of Chhau dance and explained Angikabhinaya (gestures and body movements) and Ahaaryabhinaya (costume and masks) used in Seraikala Chhau in particular. He also presented peacock dance, pre-recorded for the occasion.

    Explanation of Ahaarya in Seraikala Chhau

    DGM (Utilities) of Tata Motors Somashankar Bhattacharya made an interesting presentation with short video clippings on the journey of Tata Motors from the inception and the nomenclature of Jamshedpur city. Various models of Trucks, Cars, and JLR were spoken about.

    Divisional Forest Officer Rajnish Kumar IFS outlined the medicinal utility of the plants available in Jharkhand forest area of Pakur and the traditional knowledge that the tribal people possess. Properties explained included that of Ramphal, Kumud, Ashoka, Arhul, Kat-Karanj, Sankhapushpi, Swarnalata, to name a few. He has also explained how Kadha is made, which boosts immunity and is believed to guard against Covid symptoms too.

    Abhinaya explained by Pandit GP Dubey

    Santhali tribal dance was showcased through video, which was specifically recorded in Jharkhand for the program. AJ Asok Kumar, former Divisional Manager (Projects) of Tata Steel and author of “Down Memory Lane- Nuggets of Tata Steel and Jamshedpur”, presented memories and employer ethos of the organisation.

    Cllr. Sharad Kumar Jha, Conservative Diversity Champion and Councillor for Buckinghamshire in the UK spoke on the linguistic diversity of Jharkhand. Vote of Thanks was rendered by Ragasudha Vinjamuri, Founder of Sanskruti Centre.

    Pandit GP Dubey expalining the origin of Chhau

    This is the first time that an exclusive program on Jharkhand is organised in the UK, which specifically highlighted the classical and tribal artforms of Jharkhand, besides its economic role.

    • Som Bhattacharya speaking on Tata Motors at Jhalak of Jharkhand event
    • Rajnish Kumar IFS presenting on Medicinal Unitility of Plants
    • AJ Asok Kumar speaking about Tata
    • Tribal dance of Jharkhand
    • Cllr Sharad Jha presenting linguistic diversity of Jharkhand
    • Seraikala Chhau by Padma Shri Pt Gopal Prasad Dubey
  • Kalakar Arts UK presents musical echoes of Sita and Draupadi

    Kalakar Arts UK presents musical echoes of Sita and Draupadi

    Residents in the UK will watch a live musical show on stage that depicts two powerful women mythological characters Sita and Draupadi through music and dance, says Chandra Chakraborty from Kalakar Arts UK. A curtain raiser from Asian Lite newsdesk

    Based on the journey of Sita and Draupadi, two powerful women characters from Indian mythology the musical Ahuti will bear Kalakar Arts’ signature – Hindustani Classical music and acting at its flawless best trademark.   And to raise the majestic appeal further up, it will be aptly laced by world class Kathak recital.  This unique production will be launched at Merton art Space, Compton Road, London on Saturday 31st July 2021 at 6:30pm as Covid restrictions will be eased. 

    Sita and Draupadi
    Vocalist Chandra Chakraborty, Founder, Kalakar Arts UK

    Chandra Chakraborty founder of Kalakar Arts UK and the producer and curator of the musical states, “The story will be told in a unique light – a perspective that no other musicals or shows have ever done before. Apart from some powerful Sanskrit verses, narration will be in English, lucid keeping the global audience in mind.

    For this new production, Chandra has teamed up with a few more extremely talented musicians and actors. Arundhati Mukherjee, a journalist and acclaimed recitation expert has written the script and she will be the narrator of the show.  Indrani Datta the famous Kathak dancer will act as Draupadi, young talented Amith Dey will provide vocal support and background music. Junaid Ali, talented percussion player will accompany on the Tabla. Chandra who has directed the entire musical will provide lead vocal alongside her praiseworthy acting.

    Amith Dey, Keyboards and Vocals

    In Ahuti, Chandra says, “We look at two such fiery characters from Indian mythology Sita and Draupadi. We harness our inner fire and strength to beat all obstacles by remembering these two legendary queens of Ramayana and Mahabharata. We are trying to develop a distinct language in music as a feminist as part of portraying my own idea of feminism.”

    Earlier Chandra directed three musicals on the life of the three queens of Indian classical music that helped her to develop her own musical take to understand the nature of growing patriarchy and challenge this with unique language of music, she said.

    In Ahuti Chandra has composed most of the music, “as these two characters of Ramayana, one of the eternal sources of Indian mythology, were so close to my heart, “Chandra added.

    Arundhati Mukherjee, script writer and narrator

    Chandra said, “This gave her ample space and opportunity to re-read the modern patriarchal world and to look at the universe of women in past, present and perhaps future, too, quite philosophically through the eyes of Sita and Draupadi. “

    In this production audience can explore Chandra’s musical interpretation of feminism through unique musical expression of these two gospel characters who are conveying the epitome of power, possibilities and then, helplessness of even women of this age under stark patriarchy.

    Chandra said, “As a classical singer, I have an entirely different approach to mythology. When I go to a forest, listen to the song of birds or animals or even the sound of waterfall, whispering of the nature, I always wanted to carry and immolate the beauty of those profound sounds in human voice whenever I sing – because music is, in my opinion is the reflection of spontaneous melody that the nature has been constantly creating and this is an essential part of nature. Through music, I always wanted to mingle and enter into the realm of nature and be a part of it”

    Junaid Ali on tabla

    Furthermore, Chandra elaborated, “Whenever I read mythology of the world, I always wanted to resurrect, rebuild and to some extent, reconstruct the characters of myth as they are still so vivid and they signify so many profound crises of the modern world. While reading Greek tragedies, I always wanted to replicate the lamentation of those fatal characters through ragas, through the powerful music that I learnt from my Gurus.”

    Indrani Datta , Kathak dancer

    Kalakar Arts UK had earlier produced globally musicals such as Begum Akhter and Saraswati- The forgotten daughter of Tansen.  During the pandemic, Kalakar has organised a special series of Indian Classical and Semi Classical music “Guru Shishya Parampara” to celebrate Guru Pandit A Kanan’s centenary through Facebook online.

    For tickets and passes register:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebration-of-guru-purnima-and-launch-of-the-new-musical-ahuti-tickets-162253886743?fbclid=IwAR2IKo78DwhMx8mO2lxqSFIWRk8-TK9XOBKnnpj9mau5MpFun8CzDmYGrOw

  • Sanskruti’s webinar on Ottan Thullal captivates UK audiences

    Sanskruti’s webinar on Ottan Thullal captivates UK audiences

    The first of its kind webinar included detailed description and demonstration of the nuances of Ottan Thullal and has captivated the audiences, a report by Asian Lite

    An exclusive 90-minute webinar on the 18th-century art form of Ottan Thullal is organised by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence recently. The first of its kind webinar included detailed description and demonstration of the nuances of the art form and has captivated the audiences.

    Ottan Thullal
    Ahaarya in Ottan Thullal

    The session began with the opening words by former Mayor Cllr Tom Aditya from Bristol. Well known Ottan Thullal artiste Kalamandalam Mahendran, and his young disciple Dhruv from Kerala demonstrated the mudras used in the art form.

    The Rasas and the types of Thullal were beautifully described, of which Ottan Thullal is the most prominent and faster than Parayan Thullal and Sheetangal Thullal. The steps used in Ottan Thullal were demonstrated in increasing and decreasing speeds and rhythms.

    Former Mayor Tom Aditya giving opening words at Ottan Thullal webinar

    Garuda Garvabhangam and Kalyana Saugandhikam written by Kunjan Nambiar- the brain behind introducing the art form are enacted. Eyeball movements are demonstrated at the end. Extensive and exclusive training including Kalari martial art is also explained.

    Artist coordination is done by Manju Sunil and Vote of Thanks is rendered by Ragasudha Vinjamuri, Founder of Sanskruti Centre. While the presentation has been in Malayalam, Meera has provided effective English version for the understanding of wider audiences. This is the fourth event organised by Sanskruti Centre in its series Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in the UK.

    The video can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/Sanskruti100/videos/376861907117148

    • Ahaarya element in Thullal
    • Demonstration of Ottan Thullal steps
    • Demonstration by Kalamandalam Mahendran
    • Meera providing English translation of the content
    • Ragasudha Vinjamuri presenting Vote of Thanks
    • Manju Sunil at Ottan Thullal webinar
    • Sheetangal Thullal
    • Ottan Thullal by Kalamandalam Mahendran

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