Dr Vyathit explains the various aspects of the folk songs, dances and theatre of the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, beginning with the specific role of the Scheduled Caste community and the purpose behind these art forms. The video follows the Pakhru type of songs (related to the relationships between women in the Himachali society), and then moves on to the encounters with members of the local community, and their impressions of the folk music.
Lakshmi Swaminathan
After studying and teaching architecture for many years, Lakshmi learned weaving and block printing in order to pursue her interest in textile crafts. She has been working with Didi Contractor in Himachal Pradesh, and has assisted her with the book An Adobe Revival - Didi Contractor's Architecture by Joginder Singh. She is currently working on mud building projects.
