Palakkad

ASHTAPADIYATTAM

A DANCE DRAMA BASED ON JAYADEVA'S GEETHAGOVINDAM

With a view to revive the extinct art form and present on the stage in the true spirit of our classical tradition, I have my own modest way decided to systematize the above art form. It is believed that Ashtapadiyattam existed as an art form even before the advent of Krishnanattam and Ramanattam. However, this particular art form is extinct now. Nobody is able to say anything for certain about the art form or content of Ashtapadiyattam. There is only a summary ascertain by Scholars that Krishnanattam and Ramanattam are evolved from Ashtapadiyattam. Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, a mercurial genius and a winner of the many laurals conducted series of research and initiated the work on this subject but with his passing away in 1992 the Project has not pursued further. It has been my earnest desire to revive Ashtapadiyattam and made series of endeavour towards it and finally presented on 28th May 2013 at kerala kalamandalam on the occasion 89th birthday anniversary celebrations Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval.

It is our humble request to all art lovers, connoisseurs, well wishers and to the true patrons of traditional art forms to ensure that Ashtapadiyattam should not go to the backdrop again and in order to retain this art form we seek your support and provide us opportunities for presenting this art form for the benefit of art lovers in your regions. We look forward to your favourable consideration and invitation to participate in various festivals/celebrations being organised by you.

Thanking you,

Rajan Poduval

Secretary

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