A recital to remember

Kittu Sir's disciples provided a rich display of their talents, commitment and love for their Guru and the institution during the 3-day dance festival that commemorated the legendary Rukmini Devi and Chanu Panikkar, in March 2014. A rare mother-daughter duo brought alive touching scenes from the 'Geetopadesham'.

Coming Alive to the Memory of Masters 

On 7th, 8th and 9th March 2014, Kalakshithi came alive to the tinkling of anklets, the lilting notes of vocals and the mesmerizing sight of pure, practiced talent. Kittu Sir's disciples presented a 3-day spectacle that charmed the audience and paid homage to the memory of Rukmini Athai and Guru Chandu Panikkar. 

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Celebrating two Gentle Giants of Dance

Two people who literally shook and shaped the world of dance. One synonymous with the resurrection of Bharatanatyam and the other a doyen of Kathakali. We at Kalakshithi are proud and humbled at the same moment... to pay our tributes and celebrate the memory of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundel and Sri Chandu Panikkar, the revered gurus of our own Kittu Sir! Come by at 6.15 on 7th, 8th and 9th March 2014 and experience the wonder that is Bharatanatyam.