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      • Melattur, a little village 18 Km from Thanjavur, may not be on the tourist-map of Tamil Nadu but it is certainly on the dance map of India as a village dedicated, over the centuries, to the performing arts in general and Bhagavata Mela in particular.
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  2. Melattur is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 18 kilometres from the town of Thanjavur. It is the origin of the Melattur style of Bharatanatyam founded by Mangudi Dorairaja Iyer and a series of dance-drama performances called the Bhagavatha Melas.

  3. Melattur is a small panchayat town in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The town is very popular because Melattur dance form of Bharatnatyam originated here. This particular dance form was initiated by the renowned Mangudi Dorai Raja Ayyer. A dance-drama sequence shows known as Bhagvatha Melas were also founded at Melattur.

  4. Melattur, a little village 18 Km from Thanjavur, may not be on the tourist-map of Tamil Nadu but it is certainly on the dance map of India as a village dedicated, over the centuries, to the performing arts in general and Bhagavata Mela in particular.

  5. MELATTUR, A SEAT OF BHAGAVATA MELA Melattur, a little village 18 Km from Thanjavur, may not be on the tourist-map of Tamil Nadu but it is certainly on the dance map of India as a village dedicated, over the centuries, to the performing arts in general and Bhagavata Mela in particular.

  6. Bhagavata Mela is a regional temple theatre form presented through the medium of classical dance and classical music. This blend of theatre and dance has been performed for over five centuries.

  7. Bhagavata Mela is a classical Indian dance that is performed in Tamil Nadu, [1] particularly the Thanjavur area. [2] [3] It is choreographed as an annual Vaishnavism tradition in Melattur and nearby regions, and celebrated as a dance-drama performance art.

  8. Melattur, a small beautiful village in Tamil Nadu near Tanjore is the iconic destination for the annual Baghavatha Mela celebrations. Lord Narasimha is worshipped as family deities by most of the people here and the entire show conducted throughout night focusses on Lord Narasimha and His glories.