OngoingPedagogy
Kathakali & Rabindra Nritya — a syncretic method
A pioneering body of teaching practice fusing the biomechanics of Kathakali with Tagore's Rabindra Nritya, developed and refined over four decades at Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati.
Words & Scholarship
Writings & Press
A maestro who is also a scholar — and a life documented across India's cultural press.
Scholarship & Contributions
A reference for the tradition
Beyond the stage, Sankaranarayanan has served as an examiner, curriculum architect and scholarly authority — a living reference point for art historians and performers.
OngoingSubject Expertise
Kerala mural arts & chutti patterns
A guiding voice on Kerala mural aesthetics and the grammar of chutti make-up, serving as External Examiner and reference for scholarly discourse on character and rasa.
2022Curriculum
Board of Study, Sangit Bhavana
Continuing contribution to the academic framework and standards of Kathakali instruction at one of India's foremost arts institutions.
In the Press
Documented in the cultural press
Mathrubhumi · Sreekanth Kottakkal
Yathrakkidayil (Online Column)
An in-depth column exploring the artistic roots, the Kathakali journey and the enduring Santiniketan years of the maestro.
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The Dance India
A Doyen of Kathakali
An insightful feature honouring a lifelong dedication to Kathakali, rigorous training and a monumental role as a cultural torch-bearer.
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Mathrubhumi Vaaranthappathippu
A Living Archive (2014)
A December 2014 print feature celebrating his life, legacy and contributions to Kerala's classical art scene.
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