Kayakalp

05/04/2022

performs at Albert Hall, Jaipur, India on March 30, 2022. ☀️

30/05/2021

Our core artist Vinay Bhaat featured in The Hindu today. Do take a look:

https://www.thehindu.com/society/pushed-out-of-kathputli-colony-its-magicians-puppeteers-and-acrobats-wait-endlessly-for-a-new-home/article34664575.ece?fbclid=IwAR25MCThyL3Z2kaOCtfUiqvP5YqVcfX0A-UNReX1gPpHcXmxe_7oayTu-aE

Some have found new audiences and are teaching courses online with the help of student volunteers

11/04/2021

Can’t help but marvel at this grand beauty from the folklore of Amar Singh Rathore😍

Made by Lala Bhaiya from ☺️





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22/02/2021

Happy to share that through your love & support, our team has managed to now reach over 10K beneficiaries with ration. Our last ration drive was conducted in Faridabad that helped reach vulnerable populations with flour, soyabean, sugar, mustard oil & salt. Thank you for your continued support since March 2020. ☺️

13/01/2021

Join on Jan 16, 5 pm IST to hear .bhaat ‘s journey. .enactusnsut 💫

10/11/2020

Another milestone. Another family happier! Thank you for supporting to light a ray of hope and gift food & laughter to the families in Kathputli Colony, Delhi. 🪔

20/09/2020

Glad to be back in our studio shooting with our favourite muppets 🌈🎥📸🐸

08/08/2020

Wishing our ace puppeteer Vinay Bhaat (.bhaat) the best of BIRTHDAYYYYY!

Vinay has been a part of Kayakalp since 2012. Born on August 8, 1995 in New Delhi, he inherited the art of Kathputli traditional string puppetry of Rajasthan as a family tradition. His initial training in the art form was under the supervision of his grandfather, Late Mr. Naurang Bhaat who received the Akademi Award in Kathputli making. He further received training in Kathputli from eminent traditional Rajasthani puppeteer Shri Puran Bhat, Akademi Awardee, and specialized in puppet crafting. Vinay is also a member of UNIMA (). He has worked with National Gallery of Modern Art, Ishara Puppet Art Trust and Aakar Puppet Theatre. Having shot several documentaries for , his work has taken across the length and breadth of 🇮🇳 and he now wishes to refine his art and perform overseas for India.

Wish you a very happy birthday! - Team Kayakalp

06/08/2020

7/7: We did not forget the brutality suffered by the elephant 🐘 in Kerala when she was given a pineapple 🍍 filled with crackers leading to the death of her baby and herself.

At Kayakalp, our women have prepared exquisite merchandise featuring and paying tribute to elephants. We are also delivering these everywhere around the world 🌍. Drop us a message or comment below!

12/06/2020

6/7: Two are better than one. If either of them falls down, the other can pick up ☺️