Digital Transformation of Devarattam

This application was developed as part of my "Digital Revolution of Devarattam" initiative.

Kalaimamani Mr. M. Kumararaman, a retired teacher and Kalaimani awardee, along with Mr. M. Kannan Kumar (Kalaimani) and Mr. K. Nellai Manikandan from Zamin Kodangipatti, have been honored with the Kalaimamani, Kalaimani, and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awards respectively for their contributions to Devarattam.

I dedicate this app to these respected legends, my Guru Mr. E. Rajakamulu, and the beloved masters of Devarattam.

The Devarattam app was created to promote Devarattam and highlight its award recipients. It features detailed descriptions of the dance form and its honored artists.

Devarattam is a traditional folk dance from Tamil Nadu.

Historically and today, the Rajakambalathu Nayakkar community has performed this dance.

Devarattam consists of 32 to 72 dance steps, with 32 being the fundamental movements, while the rest are variations of these core steps.

Devarattam dancers hold a kerchief in each hand, wear Salangai (ankle bells) on each leg, and perform to the rhythm of the traditional musical instrument known as the Deva Thunthumi.