CONTENTS

6      Sruti box

8      News & notes

18    Theyyam, the Ancient Hindu Folk Ritual Theatre

28   Muthuswami Dikshitar 250 (part 2)

32   Morsing—An uncommon instrument and
  a remarkable legacy

37    Masters of the craft: Women who lead in        the arts

39   Class act v Shatavadhani R. Ganesh

44   Analysis v Kamakshi Navavaranam (conclusion)

48   Rear window v The History of Sree Rama Seva Mandali

52   Explained v Abhinaya

54   Profile v Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur

57    Point of view v Art as a Path to Social Justice

58   Tributes v Guru Mayadhar Raut v Kumudini Lakhia

62   News & notes (continued)

71    Bookshelf

72    Snapshorts

74    From the Editor

Front Cover: Muslim Theyyam - Muchilottu Bhagavati (Special arrangement)

No. 469 APRIL-JUNE 2025 (Quarterly)