NATYA NATTUVANGAM PADDHATI

Natya Nattuvangam Paddhathi: Methodology of Nattuvangam for Kuchipudi – The Classical Guide, Volume 1. Nāṭya  Nattuvangam Paddhathi is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the sacred art of Nattuvangam—the rhythmic language that gives pulse, precision, and poetry to every Kuchipudi performance. Anchored in the sacred lineage of Siddhendra Yogi and enriched by the rhythmic innovations of Vempati Chinna Satyam Garu, this volume carries forward the living tradition of Kuchipudi Nattuvangam.

Based on the ancient Natya Sastra and supported by classical treatises such as Abhinaya Darpana, Sangita Ratnakara, and Koothanool, this guide brings together the theoretical and practical wisdom of Indian rhythm and performance, through clear methodology, it trains the reader in cymbal coordination, sollu (mnemonic syllable) articulation, rhythmic layering, and expressive cueing, shaping the voice and hand of a Nattuvanar.