GITAM students celebrate World Kuchipudi Day

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Samskriti, the student club of GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, organised ‘Natyotsava 2026’ to mark World Kuchipudi Day and pay tribute to Padma Bhushan Guru Dr Vempati Chinna Sathyam for his contribution to the classical dance form.

Nine students presented traditional Kuchipudi compositions, including Brahmanjali, Jatiswaram, Muruga Shabdam, Bhamakalapam and Tarangam. The programme opened with a prayer song and concluded with Mangalam.

Abigna’s presentation of Muruga Shabdam and Harsha’s portrayal of Satyabhama in Bhamakalapam drew applause from the audience.

Chief guest Guru Chiranjay Poddar, founder of Natya Nivedana, highlighted the rigorous training, discipline and dedication required to master Kuchipudi. Recalling Vempati Chinna Sathyam’s legacy, he stressed the need to preserve the dance form’s traditions and values.

He also underlined the importance of devotion, or bhakti, in learning and sustaining traditional arts. Vidushi Anju Aravind, Vidwan Anandhu Murali, faculty members and students attended the event.