Sreelakshmi Govardhana

We live in an age where western dance forms along with Bollywood have more takers than classical Indian dance. Add to this, newer influences via the digital world, and it leaves traditional art forms way behind when it comes to popularity and impact. In times like these, the Keli Classical Dance Festival has taken upon itself to revive art forms indigenous to Kerala and southern India. Spread over three days, the festival, in its 26th year, will be dedicating each of the three days to three different dance forms – Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam respectively.