India, Aug. 9 -- The 30th Parampara Series opened with a beautiful Kuchipudi performance by Raja Radha Reddy Troupe

Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy have been at this since 1976, nearly five decades now, building up Natya Tarangini into what it is today, a real stronghold for Indian performing art. All of those years of cultural preservation set the ideal stage for the milestone 30th Parampara Series, which just opened at Kamani Auditorium. Walking into the grand hall felt like crossing into a sacred space where cosmic cycles took shape through rhythmic footwork and expressive eyes. The Raja Radha Reddy Troupe brought the ancient essence of Kuchipudi vividly alive before the audience. We first witnessed Mahapranadeepam - Shivam, whic...