Founder Guru

Kalaimamani, Sangeet Natak Academy awardee, Natya Kalanidhi,  Bhagavata Lasya Nipuna , Guru Melattur Late Sri S Natarajan…

• A Colossal  figure in the realm of the ancient Bhagavata Mela tradition.
• An astounding dancer choreographer organizer, administrator, director and a pioneer in enriching  this 500 year old art form cradled in Tamil Nadu.
• 77 years of undeterred service committed to the higher cause together with his wife late Smt Anuradha Natarajan.
• A purposeful life surmounted with mysticism and miracles with the bliss of Rudra Parameshwara and Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha!
• An immaculate Guru with 35 years of award winning service as an engineer for the Government of Dubai apart from nurturing young cultural ambassadors of our culture  in the UAE.
• His disciples from diverse socio ethnic groups  reflected his true artistic nature and a progressive teacher.
• He also wished to pass on the nuances of the art of Bharathanatyam to youngsters from diverse  and economically challenging communities at his native village Melattur in order to sensitize  them through practicing this art ,enabling them to experience the bliss of the art form he practiced , keeping them rooted to the ancient tradition with ritualistic customs and providing them tools to arm themselves with  self-sustenance.
• He aspired every child enrolled in this noble project to be true cultural ambassadors of our country.
• He wished his end be celebrated as a Natya Aradhana.
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