Our country is steeped in various ancient traditions, echoing the days and the practices of our past. Especially in the South Indian states, the culture and tradition of music from the olden times is ...

Valli kummi, a Tamil folk dance depicting Goddess Valli's life, is experiencing a resurgence thanks to younger performers and social media. Once fading, it's now recognized not only as a cultural ...

Once on the verge of fading away, overshadowed by orchestras at temple festivals, valli kummi — a traditional Tamil folk dance narrating the life of Goddess Valli and her marriage to Lord Murugan — is ...