Day 1
16April 2015, Thursday
Tribute Day to Moozhikulam Kochukuttan Chakyar
1928-2009
Born in 1928 in Moozhikulam, Kerala in the Ammannur Chakyar family, Moozhikulam Kochukuttan Chakyar studied with Kidangoor Narayana Chakyar, Painkulam Rama Chakyar, Irinjalakkuda Madhava Chakyar and Mani Madhava Chakyar. He learnt Sanskrit from Kallankara Narayana Pisharody and Kodasseri Kochunni Kartha.
He specialized in vidooshaka roles in Koodiyaattam and oral rendering of Prabhandha Koothu (purushaarthhams). Kochukuttan Chakyar joined Margi in Thiruvananthapuram in 1981 as a tutor and trained promising performers of Koodiyaattam such as Margi Madhu, Narayanan, Margi Raman, Margi Sati and Usha. He has made significant contributions to the art of Koodiyaattam as a teacher and a performer.
Government of India honoured Kochukuttan Chakyar with Padma Shri in recognition of his contributions to Koodiyaattam. Kerala Kalamandalam award, Natyanikasha Puraskaram, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy award are among other awards and accolades received by him.
6.30 PM Koodiyaattam
Katha Baalivadham (Purappadu and Nirvahanam of Shree Raman)
Artiste Sooraj Nambiar
Day 2
17 April 2015, Friday
Tribute Day to Kalamandalam Kalyanikuttyamma
1915–1999
Kalyanikuttyamma was a doyen of Mohiniyaattam and was instrumental in reviving the dance form in the 20th century. The art form had fallen from grace with its overt emphasis on romance and eroticism. After completing her studies under Krishna Panicker Asan, Kalyanikuttyamma composed a number of varnams, padams, and tillanas which liberated Mohiniyaattam from the clutches of shringaram (romance) and gave it a place among other classical dances of India. In her illustrious career, Kalyanikuttyamma was honoured with many accolades by Kendra Sangeet Nataka Academy, Kerala Kalamandalam (Fellowship), Kerala Fine Arts Society (Natya Praveena), Madhya Pradesh Government (Kalidasa Puraskar), among others. She acted as a teacher and mentor to a generation of talented dancers till her death in 1999.
10.00 AM Lecture & Demonstration on Mohiniyaattam
Narrator & Performer Dr. Neena Prasad
Syllabus
Mohiniyaattam – Techniques and Aesthetics
Different features of Mohiniyaattam – Nritta, Nritya and Natya
Nritta – the lyricism and complex dance structures in different tempos
Nritya – Mudras (hand gestures) and their feminine treatment
Natya – The treatment of natya/abhinaya (acting) in Mohiniyaattam
11.30 AM Lecture & Demonstration on Koodiyaattam
Artistes Sooraj Nambiar
Saritha Krishnakumar
Dr. Aparna Nangiar
Kalamandalam Rajeev
Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambiar
Kalamandalam Hariharan
Syllabus
• Koodiyaattam – History & Background, Presentation Structure (concept of complete theatre, “acts”, enactment sequence etc)
• Technical Aspects of Koodiyaattam – Introduction to different facets of acting (sathvikam – emoting, vachikam – verbal, aangikam – gestures and aharyam – costumes and props)
2.00 PM Nangyaarkoothu
Katha Poothanamoksham
Artiste Saritha Krishnakumar
3.30 PM Koodiyaattam
Katha Baalivadham (Purappadu and Nirvahanam of Sugreevan)
Artiste Sooraj Nambiar
7.00 PM Mohiniyaattam
Artiste Dr. Neena Prasad
Day 3
18 April 2015, Saturday
Tribute Day to Vilvattathu Ravunni Nambiar
1928–2009
Born to Palappurath Krishnan Nair and Villuvattathu Kuttinangyaaramma, Vilvattathu Ravunni Nambiar was trained in Mizhavu by his maternal uncle, Villuvattathu Damodaran Nambiar. His debut performance was at the age of eight in Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakkuda. He was proficient in interpreting Prabandham (Sanskrit literature written or compiled for narration of purana stories) in Patakam style narration. He was unmatched in his skills of facial make up (chutti) and costume making (koppu). He was an all-round scholar of Koothu and Koodiyaattam. Ravunni Menon passed away in 1999.
10.00 AM Lecture & Demonstration on Mohiniyaattam
Narrator & Performer Dr. Neena Prasad
Syllabus
Mohiniyaattam – History and Evolution
Traditional concepts in Mohiniyaattam
The classical poetry, and the choreography
The modern and thematic interpretations in nayika concept
The varied themes in Mohiniyaattam and their relevance in the contemporary dance scenario
11.30 AM Lecture & Demonstration on Koodiyaattam
Artistes Sooraj Nambiar
Saritha Krishnakumar
Dr. Aparna Nangiar
Kalamandalam Rajeev
Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambiar
Kalamandalam Hariharan
Syllabus
• Koodiyaattam, Cholliyaattam (enacting a portion of the literature)
• Technical aspects of Koodiyaattam [continued]
• Introduction to percussion in Koodiyaattam and how it supports the actor on stage
2.30 PM Koodiyaattam
Katha Baalivadham
Artistes
Sugreevan Kalamandalam Rama Chakyar
Bali Ammannur Kuttan Chakyar
Thaara Saritha Krishnakumar
Shree Raman Sooraj Nambiar
7.00 PM Mohiniyaattam
Artiste Dr. Neena Prasad
Other Artistes
Koodiyaattam
Mizhaavu
Kalamandalam Rajeev
Kalamandalam Hariharan
Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambiar
Idaykka
Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan
Chutti
Kalanilayam Sankaranarayanan
Thaalam
Dr. Aparna Nangiar
Mohiniyaattam
Vocal Changanasseri Madhavan Nampoothiri
Mridangam Satheesan
Idakka Thrissur Krishnakumar
Veena Muralikrishnan
Please present your ID and a copy of the invitation for admission to auditorium
Mobile phones are not allowed inside the auditorium
Unauthorised photography and videography not allowed
