An eighth-generation practitioner of Kalaripayattu was at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan recently, conducting a workshop for martial artists, dancers and anyone curious about the ancient form of Kerala. Participants came from diverse backgrounds, drawn by the opportunity to learn a form rarely taught in the city. “I have wanted to learn kalaripayattu ever since I visited Kerala in 2012, but no one teaches it here. The workshop was conceived by Sriradha Paul, an Odissi dancer currently pursuing a PhD in critical dance studies in the US. “I also wanted to promote this art as it is an indigenous form.

Source: The Telegraph February 20, 2026 05:55 UTC