Kadapa troupe breathes life into Kolatam
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Kadapa troupe breathes life into Kolatam

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: The Savitribai Phule Abhyudaya Mahila Kolatam Troupe, formed with a mission to revive and celebrate India’s fading folk traditions, has secured a place in the prestigious Wonder Book of Records. Trained by Kolatam master Sai Bharat, Mallika brought together nearly 400 women, including lecturers, teachers, government employees, and students, to create a dynamic team that celebrates folk artistry. Under Mallika’s leadership, the troupe has performed the artistic dance in prominent places, such as Tamil Nadu’s Arunachalam, where 111 women artistes performed Kolatam for 14 kilometres during a sacred circumambulation event. Their synchronised movements, accompanied by Annamacharya’s compositions and other devotional songs, earned them accolades, including recognition in the TANA Book of Records and the Bharat Talent Book of World Records.

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