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The 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference, presented by Krishna Gana Sabha (KGS) and conceived and curated by Barathanatyam exponent, Urmila Sathyanarayanan

25/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Ondro Palavo?: One Line, A Thousand Emotions. A beautiful idea on which Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste, Dr Narthaki Natraj will put the spotlight on as part of the Natya Kala Conference NKC 2026.

We hope you are excited to be a part of this edition and have purchased your tickets. Watch Dr Narthaki Natraj share some insights on her session.

December 28, Monday
10:15am – 10:30am
Ondro Palavo?: One Line, A Thousand Emotions
by Dr Narthaki Nataraj

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23/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste, Meenakshi Chitharanjan talks to us in this video about her session as part of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

On Day 2, December 27 of the Natya Kala Conference, Meenakshi Chittharanjan and the hereditary Nattuvanar, Pandanallur Pandian will present a session on the Jathis of the Pandanallur bani.

Session details:
December 27, Sunday
9:55am to 10:10am
Pandanallur Bani: The Jathis in the Bani of Pandanallur
by Meenakshi Chitharanjan & Pandanallur Pandian

Hurry and grab your tickets now. Tickets in bio/ Story.

21/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes speak...

Bharatanatyam Artiste from Canada, Hema Rajagopalan will present a session as part of this year's Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

Here's a video from Hema Rajagopalan excited to be with us all on December 27 as she presents a session KND Bani: The Jathis of the Bani of KN Dandayudapani Pillai along with Dr Uma Anand.

Watch this video and head to the link in bio to buy your tickets.

18/09/2026

Every curator brings to the Natya Kala Conference a vision and intent of their own. Every curatorial thought and process is inspired by years of learning, watching, attending events, sharing rapport, admiring artistes, cultivating relationship with colleagues and watching and observing the future of dance.

We decided to invite our Convenor, Urmila Sathyanarayanan the curator of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference presented by Krishna Gana Sabha to allow us insights into her relationship and her observations of each and every artiste who are a part of NKC 2026.

Over the next few weeks, Urmila will talk to us about every artiste who will bring their knowledge, intellect and process to the Conference and share with us the professional and personal relationship she shares with each of them.

Stay with us and if you have not yet got your tickets, get your NKC Pass now!

Link in bio/ Story.

17/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak!

Starting this evening, we are excited to share the videos of the artistes who will be presenting a session as part of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

We start with a video by Bharatanatyam artiste and past Convenor of one of the Natya Kala Conferences, Leela Samson in which she talks about her session.

Session details:

December 26, Saturday
9:15am to 9:55am
Nigaḻttunar Pārvaiyil: Through the Eyes of Seasoned Performers-Teachers
by Leela Samson and Rama Vaidyanathan

Watch this video and head to the link in bio to buy your tickets.

Please note the NKC Season Pass (Early Bird) are completely sold out.

However the NKC Pass are available for grabs. Get yours today!

15/09/2026

Urmila Sathyanarayanan, Convenor of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference presented by Krishna Gana Sabha, takes a moment off her busy schedule to share her joy on the NKC Season Pass completely SOLD OUT.

But don't worry, NKC Pass is still available and grab yours now!

Krishna Gana Sabha's annual Natya Kala Conference is presenting its 44th year and this year the Conference is titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics, Convened and Curated by Barathanatyam Exponent, Urmila Sathyanarayanan between December 26 and December 28.

Head to the link in bio/ Story to buy your tickets.

09/09/2026

Dancer's Personal take
On
Beauty and Basics

"Where thou art, that is home" - Emily Dickinson.

For Nitya Narasimhan, Barathanatyam artiste from USA, getting back to basics/ foundation is a feeling that is very close to home. What a beautiful thought!

Watch this video as Nitya further talks about the fundamentals and how she approaches or interprets the dance language.

Thank you Nitya for sharing your thoughts on Adipadaiyin Azhagu.

The 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) presented by Krishna Gana Sabha and convened by Barathanatyam Exponent, Urmila Sathyanarayanan will be held between December 26 and December 28. Have you bought your tickets?

Head to the link in bio/ Story.

05/09/2026

Dancer's Personal take
On
Beauty and Basics

"The most meaningful way forward begins by returning to the basics" says Kuchipudi artiste, Vempati Lakshmi Kameshwari who has expressed her views in this video, on the whole idea of this year's Natya Kala Conference, Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

Go on and watch this video as Lakshmi shares her notion of Beauty & Basics and what she finds interesting in returning to the foundation of the art that she practices.

Thank you Vempati Lakshmi Kameshwari for participating in this campaign as part of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) presented by Krishna Gana Sabha and convened by Barathanatyam Exponent, Urmila Sathyanarayanan.

Head to the link in bio/ Story to buy your tickets to the Conference.

27/08/2026

We asked the Convenor of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference, Barathanatyam exponent, Urmila Sathyanarayanan a few questions regarding NKC 2026 titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

Here's a quick reel with her response and her take on the importance of using the Tamil language, which is so intrinsic to Barathanatyam.

The NKC Season Pass closes in 3 days and we have only a few Passes left. Hurry and get yours now!

21/08/2026

Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics
Convened and Curated by Urmila Sathyanarayanan

Inquiry - Dialogue - Exchange

This conference raises a toast to these three keywords. Drawing inspiration from the idea of keywords, we attempt to capture the essence of every session that is a part of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026)!

Watch this reel and get a glimpse into the many words that will be at the core of the learning and sharing that is so integral to every edition of the Natya Kala Conference presented by Krishna Gana Sabha.

NKC Season Pass is closing on August 30. Hurry and get yours now!

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Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai
Chennai
600017

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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