Once on the verge of fading away, overshadowed by orchestras at temple festivals, valli kummi — a traditional Tamil folk dance narrating the life of Goddess Valli and her marriage to Lord Murugan — is ...

Valli kummi, a Tamil folk dance depicting Goddess Valli's life, is experiencing a resurgence thanks to younger performers and social media. Once fading, it's now recognized not only as a cultural ...