The Digital Revolution of Devarattam

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

Kalaimamani Mr. M. KUMARARAMAN, a retired teacher, and Kalaimani awardees Mr. M. KANNAN KUMAR and Mr. K. NELLAI MANIKANDAN from Zamin Kodangipatti have received the KALAIMAMANI, KALAIMANI, and USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN YUVA PURASKAR awards, respectively, for their contributions to Devarattam. I dedicate this app to the aforementioned respected legends, my Guru Mr. E. RAJAKAMULU, and the beloved icons of Devarattam. I created the Devarattam app to promote Devarattam and highlight its award recipients. The app includes explanations about Devarattam and its honored artists. Devarattam is a traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu, historically and presently performed by the Rajakambalathu Nayakkar community. The dance consists of 32 to 72 steps, with 32 fundamental steps forming the core, while the additional steps serve as variations of the basics.

Devarattam dancers hold a kerchief in each hand, wear Salangai (ankle bells) on each leg, and perform the dance while playing a musical instrument known as the Deva Thunthumi.