Devarattam

The Digital Revolution of Devarattam

This app was created as part of my initiative, "The Digital Revolution of Devarattam." It honors Kalaimamani [[IMG_BASE64_PLACEHOLDER]] Mr. M. Kumararaman, a retired teacher, Kalaimani [[IMG_BASE64_PLACEHOLDER]] Mr. M. Kannan Kumar, and Kalaimani [[IMG_BASE64_PLACEHOLDER]] Mr. K. Nellai Manikandan from Zamin Kodangipatti, who have been honored with the KALAIMAMANI, KALAIMANI, and USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN YUVA PURASKAR awards, respectively, for their contributions to Devarattam. I dedicate this application to these respected legends, my Guru [[IMG_BASE64_PLACEHOLDER]] Mr. E. Rajakamulu, and all the beloved legends of Devarattam. I created the Devarattam app primarily to promote Devarattam and highlight its awardees. The app details the art form and its honored artists. Devarattam is a folk dance from Tamil Nadu. Historically and today, it is performed by the Rajakambalathu Nayakkar community. Devarattam consists of 32 to 72 dance steps, with 32 as the foundational steps; the others are variations built upon these basics.

Devarattam dancers hold a kerchief in each hand, wear Salangai (ankle bells) on each leg, and perform to the rhythm of a traditional percussion instrument called the Deva Thunthumi. [[IMG_BASE64_PLACEHOLDER]]