Devanathan Gurukkal |verified| | Kanchipuram

: Due to the high profile of the Kanchipuram temple, he often represents the institution in religious broadcasts, documentaries, and news coverage related to temple festivals. The Varadharaja Perumal Connection

Unlike the glamorous performers of the modern era, Devanathan Gurukkal belonged to a vanishing tribe—the traditional, hereditary teachers of (the science of dance) and Pancaratra Agama (temple rituals). He was a master of Melattur style of Bharatnatyam, known for its sharp, crisp adavus (steps) and dramatic abhinaya (expression). kanchipuram devanathan gurukkal