Once on the verge of fading away, overshadowed by orchestras at temple festivals, valli kummi — a traditional Tamil folk dance narrating the life of Goddess Valli and her marriage to Lord Murugan — is ...

M Badrappan, a school dropout from Dasampalayam village, was captivated by a folk-dance performance of Harichandra Kummi. He became a prominent student of Doddanna Gowder, mastering Valli oyil kummi ...

Valli Oyil Kummi dance guru Badrappan M has called for efforts to make folk dance forms part of the education curriculum in schools and colleges to imbue tradition and ensure sound health in the ...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday congratulated the women who participated in a Valli Kummi dance at an event held in Coimbatore city. “When we speak of women, it is always about achievements. And ...

Valli kummi, a Tamil folk dance depicting Goddess Valli's life, is experiencing a resurgence thanks to younger performers and social media. Once fading, it's now recognized not only as a cultural ...