POTPOURRI MUSINGS

THE THANJAVUR QUARTET

Best remembered for their significant contribution to the revival and modification of Bharatanatyam. Quartet which consisted of four brothers- Chinnaiah, Ponniah, Sivanandam and Vaidyanathan- played a pivotal role in shaping the structure and formalising the dance form during the 19th century

Bharatanatyam was primarily performed in temples as a form of devotional dance. They introduced it to the stage, transforming it into a classical art form suitable for public performance

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