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Radha existed in texts before Jayadeva, but he is largely considered responsible for establishing her as a pre-eminent gopi

Geeta Govinda's pathway from earthly to divine love

The union of Radha and Krishna in Jayadev's Geeta Govinda uses sensuous love as a metaphor for the union of...

2 May 2018 1:58 AM IST

A nautch girl sitting at the feet of two memsahibs and singing by SC Belnos c.1820

Dance, music through the ages

During the later Mughal period, singers and dancers with lavish royal patronage began to wield great influence in the...

26 Jun 2018 1:39 AM IST

Divya Goswami Dikshit performs on stage.

A rich Kathak performance, by a superb young dancer

The modern stage is also an excellent place for showcasing sophisticated entertainment.

30 Aug 2017 10:42 PM IST