Who is Gopika Varma?
Gopika Varma is a very popular exponent of Mohiniyattam and is the first Mohiniyattam dancer to receive ‘Yuva Kala Bharathi’ award by Bharat Kalachar in 2001. As a professional performer and teacher, she received various awards. It was her maternal grand mother Vanaja Nair who initiated her to learn Mohiniyattam.
Is Prince Rama Varma married?
Classical Musician, Prince Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma remain unmarried till date. Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi was married to Late.
Who is the new king of Travancore?
Sree Padmanabhadasa Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma
Sree Padmanabhadasa Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma (born 1949) is the current titular Maharajah of Travancore….
| Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma | |
|---|---|
| Titular Maharajah of Travancore | |
| H. H. Sree Padmanabhadasa Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma | |
| Reign | 16 December 2013 – present |
| Coronation | 3 January 2014 |
Who is the wife of Marthanda Varma?
Ammachi Panapillai Amma Srimathi Radhadevi Pandalai
| Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma | |
|---|---|
| Died | 16 December 2013 (aged 91) Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Spouse | Ammachi Panapillai Amma Srimathi Radhadevi Pandalai of Kayamkulam |
| Issue | Ananthapadmanabhan Thampi and Parvati Devi Thankachi |
| Names Sree Padmanabhadasa Sree Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma Maharajah of Travancore (Titular) |
Who is king of Kerala?
Titular Maharaja
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma II | 1971–1991 |
| Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma III | 1991–2013 |
| Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI | 2013 – present |
What is Travancore famous for?
Travancore was known for its relatively high literacy rate and its progressive government. After Indian independence, Travancore and Cochin (now Kochi) merged to form the state of Travancore-Cochin; boundaries were redrawn, and it was renamed Kerala in 1956.
Who is the owner of Kowdiar Palace?
This Palace belongs to the heirs of Sethu Parvathi Bayi as it was built by her son Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal. Kowdiar Palace’s architectural work is famous and has over 150 rooms. The entry to this palace is restricted as it is the private residence of the royal family settled in Thiruvananthapuram.
Who is the owner of Kowdiar palace?
Who ruled Kerala first?
The Ays were the earliest ruling dynasty in southern Kerala, who, at their zenith, ruled over a region from Nagercoil in the south to Thiruvananthapuram in the north. Their capital was at Kollam.
How many palace are there in Trivandrum?
2 Palaces
2 Palaces in Trivandrum| Kuthiramalika Palace, Kanakakunnu Palace.
What kind of awards does Gopika Varma have?
Smt. Gopika Varma as a professional performer and teacher, has received various awards. Gopika has recieved innumerable awards and recognations for her contribution to Mohiniattam including ‘Kalai-mamani’ from Tamil Nadu Government and ‘Nritya Choodamani’ from Krishna Gana Sabha.
What kind of dance does Gopika Varma do?
Gopika is very lively in her Nritta-Nrithya elements of Mohiniyattam, and her eyes are very eloquent in communicating the messages of abhinaya. Love for this graceful and gentle dance of soft rhythm has enabled Gopika to transmit through movements and expressions, her own personal worship of the Divine.
Where did Gopika Anto go to high school?
Gopika was born ‘Girly Anto’ into a Syrian Christian family, to Anto Francis and Tessy Anto of Ollur in Thrissur, Kerala. She has a younger sister, Glini. After completing her education to the 12th Standard (Year 12) at St. Raphael’s Convent Girls High School, Ollur, she studied for a degree in Sociology at Calicut University.
When did Gopika start her career as an actress?
Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval (2002). She went on to appear in over 35 films, working in the Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries as well. She is well known for her role in Autograph, directed by Cheran.