India, Oct. 8 -- The nip in the autumn air of Delhi has made way for ragas of classical music and mudras of classical dance to take centrestage with the return of the annual Parampara Series.

In its 29th edition, the three-day festival will have Pt Ulhas Kashalkar (Hindustani Vocal) open the fest. On the same day, Raja Radha Reddy's troupe will present a Kuchipudi choreography, blending classical technique with evocative storytelling.

"This year, we wanted to bring the next gen of artistes who have taken over after the masters," says Kuchipudi exponent and co-organiser of the festival, Kaushalya Reddy, adding, "These young icons are an inspiration to the aspiring performers. For instance, Grammy Award winner Ganesh and Kumaresh (violin)...