Anveshanam | Aruna Bhargavi

There was a small dream to be able to bridge the art coinsurers, enthusiasts with the performing artistes at an enclosed, intimate performance space. A space where the artiste would selflessly share, interact and be comfortable to experiment their work in art. I had these ideas in bits and pieces and it’s from there, a small possibility of taking it forward as a monthly series to explore different art form was born. Anveshanam is but a small step to explore and understand the diverse yet converging worlds of art, and assimilate these connections within, thus helping us discover a deeper meaning in our journey of transforming from a mere performer to an artiste. We have had the honor of collaborating with many artists from diverse art foms and successfully hosted 2 seasons so far

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in the state of Odisha, which is located on the eastern coast of India. It is one of the oldest classical dances of India. The use of “Tribhangi” or three-part bending of the body adds to the aesthetic beauty of Odissi.

Kathak is a classical Indian dance form that originated in Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns. The name is said to have evolved from the 'Kathikars' or storytellers who told stories based on epics, myths, and legends

Bharatanatyam, is one of the oldest classical dance forms that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu in South India. Meaning of the word Bharatanatyam is derived from “Bhavam” means expression, “ragam” meaning music, “talam” meaning rhythm and natyam meaning dance.

Mohiniyattam is a classical Indian dance from Kerala that is known for its feminine grace. It is a solo dance that is performed by women. The dance is named after Mohini, the female enchantress avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.

Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance style and performance that originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.Kuchipudi includes fast footwork, body movements, miming, facial expressions, and dramatic storytelling. Kuchipudi was originally a "male dance" but has evolved to include women dancers.

Yakshagana is a traditional dance-drama performance that combines dance, music, song, and dialogue. Originated in the South Canara districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala: generally presented in Kannada, but also performed in Malayalam and Tulu

Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art that originated in Kerala. It's also known as Kalari. Students learn to move their legs in various directions without losing balance.It's a practice that's said to empower the body and mind.

Kaavad or Kavad is a rich, oral tradition of storytelling in Rajasthan, believed to be 400 years old. Kaavad is also the name of the medium used for this kind of storytelling. It is a portable shrine, which has a visual narrative of mythological and folk tales.

Manipuri dance is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Manipur. It's known for its lyrical movements, subtle facial expressions, and hand gestures called "mudras".It is a portrayal of the dance of divine love of Krishna with goddess Radha and the cowherd damsels of Vrindavan, famously known as the Raas Leela.

Karanas are the 108 key transitions in the classical Indian dance which are the combination of a standing position, foot and leg movement, and hand position. Lord Shiva is said to have originated the karanas.

Vilasini Natyam is a classical Indian dance style that originated in Andhra Pradesh. It is a traditional dance form that is performed by female singer-dancers.The repertoire of Vilasini Natyam includes temple dances, court dances, and dance operas.