Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri - Emperor of Indian Temple Dance

 Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri - Emperor of Indian Temple DanceThidambu nritham is a seven century old Indian Temple dance now being very popular in the state of Kerala. Other dance forms popular in Kerala include Kathakali, Ottanthullal and Chakyar koothu. While Kathakali was earlier a temple dance, later it was taken to stage performance. Thidambu nritham has become...

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Legendary Indian Dance Exponent ‘Kala Shri’ Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri

 Legendary Indian Dance Exponent ‘Kala Shri’ Puthumana Govindan NamboothiriThidambu nritham is an Indian temple dance originated in northern part of Kerala, a state in India, like the traditional dance form Kathakali . Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri is an exponent of thidambu nritham who has popularized this dance form to various parts of India. He has redefined, rejuvenated...

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Effulgence of Progressive Dance Waves

 Effulgence of Progressive Dance Wavesabout Indian temple dance – ‘thidambu nritham’ exponent Kalashree. Puthumana Govindan NamboothiriA C BabuPuthumana Govindan Namboothiri, thidambu nritham exponent, one of the living legends in Indian Temple dance has recently received prestigious first Kerala State Award by Temple Art Academy of the Govt of Kerala. Puthumana Govindan...

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Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri, renowned Indian thidambu nritham exponent was honored by Kanhangad Shuttle Badminton club at Padnekkad, Kanhangad on 27th of July 2018 (Photographs courtesy: Mr. Madhu Poduval, Kanhangad)

    Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri, renowned Indian thidambu nritham exponent was honored by Kanhangad Shuttle Badminton club at Padnekkad, Kanhangad on 27th of July 2018 (Photographs courtesy: Mr. Madhu Poduval, Kanhangad)...

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Chemmattamvayal Snehatheeram Vayojana Kendra, Kanhangad in Kerala State, India Honor to Indian Dance Legend Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri 20th of May 2018

 Chemmattamvayal Snehatheeram Vayojana Kendra, Kanhangad in Kerala State, IndiaHonor to Indian Dance LegendPuthumana Govindan Namboothiri20th of May 20...

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Kalasri. Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri - at the zenith of Indian Temple Dance

 Kalasri. Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri - at the zenith of Indian Temple DanceNavaneeth ManiyoorRenowned exponent of Indian dance Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri is in a sacred space of my mind from childhood. The dance legend had the distinctive opportunity to succeed hearts of thousands by unbelievable thidambu nritham performances in the temple premises even at age...

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Thidambu Nritham – a spiritual journey - Anil

 I remember an interview in all india radio 18 yrs back – guest of honor the legendary icon, thidambu nritham dance exponent and the ‘celestial thaandava’ dancer Puthumana Govindan Namboothiri; titled ormayile yavanika. He had given enlightenment to the listeners and replies for all the questions of the interviewer. Thousands of his admirers were not aware of his hardships...

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