KATHAKALI

Kathakali is a traditional form of dance drama (Katha-story, Kali-to play) from Kerala in south India. It is characterized by distinctive costumes, face make-up (which often takes hours to put on) and head gear. The themes are taken from Hindu mythology and the classics - the Mahabharatha, Ramayana and the Puranas.
The accompanying music narrates these tales in Sanskritised malayalam, set to the beat of the "chenda","maddalam" & "edakka" (traditional drums) and 'cymbals'. The dance has its own intricate grammer, consisting entirely of facial and eye expressions and hand gestures. Kathakali is usually performed in front of the huge Kalivilakku (kali meaning dance; vilakku meaning lamp) with its thick wick sunk till the neck in coconut oil. Performances are traditionally held in temple courtyards, often through the night, in the flickering light of the brass lamps, which enhance the dramatic effect of the elaborate makeup and costumes.

I AM LISTENING
My three month old niece. She is all ears. U have anything to say.........
My acrylic on paper 20" X 20"

Roses

Still life, Acrylic on canvas 20" X 20"

Colorful flowers
Acrylic on canvas 20" x 20". Impasto painting with knife work 

MOTHER & CHILD

OIL PAINTING  24" x 24"

My parents during their ‘SADABHISHEKAM’.

SADABHISHEKAM

‘SADABHISHEKAM’, is a Vedic function and is celebrated by Hindu Brahmins. It is a proud moment of Couples. It means that when a male of that family attains 80th birthday, he will be again marrying his wife to the pride and joy of the children and grandchildren who along with all the relatives celebrate such an achievement. The unique significance is that there will be more than 1000 Purnima days by that time. Seeing 1000 Full Moons in one's life is considered as great and it is believed that he will definitely attain Moksha This is the day of Commencement of Prayer to God... declaring that he has completed all his commitments on Earth.

My Dear Aria

My Dear Aria
Charcoal and Oil Pastel Sketch