🎭 Discover the Rich Tapestry of Tamil Nadu’s Mahabharata Traditions!
🌟 Sashikanth Ananthachari and Dr. Sudarsan Padmanabhan present an enlightening 6-day hybrid course on the Performance Traditions of the Mahabharata in Tamil Nadu at IIT Madras from January 2-7, 2024.
🔗 Register Now: https://mah2024-koothu.web.app/
📜 In over 300 villages across Tamil Nadu, the Mahabharata isn’t just a story; it’s a living festival, a vibrant celebration that can last from 20 to 120 days. This epic transforms the tale of a devastating war into a powerful symbol of ‘Samarasam’ or Peace, uniting communities in a unique cultural experience.
🌙 Experience the Koothu, a traditional theatrical form where performances can last up to 20 hours each night. This isn’t just theatre; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Tamil culture, where every corner of the village becomes a stage, and the entire community relives the epic.
👑 The festival culminates in the crowning of Dharmaraja (Yudhisthira), symbolizing the triumph of Dharma.
🎉 Join us for this short course to explore the history, sociology, and the mesmerizing Koothu performances that make these festivals probably one of the oldest and most unique theatre traditions in the world.
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