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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Puthumana : A blissful experience in temple dance

Baiju SankarPuthumana Govindan Namboothiri is the artist of temple art thidambu nritham related to temples in Kasarkode, Kannur and Calicut districts. Puthumana is the singular synonym for the master of temple dance, learned temple dancer, unique temple dancer and refined temple performer in India. Puthumana started the journey with thidambu nritham at age of 5, with an association with temples. He has seen many popular Kathakali and Koothu dancers...

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The International Icon of Indian Temple Dance

Baiju SankarPuthumana Govindan Namboothiri is an Indian Temple dancer and artist from Kerala. He is the incomparable stalwart of temple arts who devoted and sacrificed all moments of his life for revival of declining temple art thidambu nritham. Puthumana believes in traditionalistic approach in thidambu nritham added with numerous inventions of rhythms and steps. Puthumana is the sole artist alive who is proficient, competent and accomplished to...

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Temple artist Pudhumana Govindan Namboodiri

Pudhumana Govindan Namboothiri is an Indian artist who created a significant mark of his own on temple dance. He is the dominant persona and discoverer of present-time thidambu nritham dance. The long-time leadership and supremacy in the temple dance were manifested by the great by way of boundless ingenuity, inventiveness, individuality, and taking care of originality. Pudhumana Govindan Namboothiri is well-liked by the world for his original and...

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