The Hindu·3 min read·medium
The woman reimagining Kattaikoothu for a warming world
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Geetha Srimathi
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Thilagavathi Palani, a professional Kattaikoothu performer, is using the traditional Tamil folk theatre to raise awareness about climate change and extreme heat. By involving schoolchildren in her productions, she aims to make the message more relatable to communities in the drought-prone districts of Ranipet and Tiruvannamalai.
The stage is set as it has been for years, with music, colourful costumes, and dramatic dialogue. However, there are no demons to slay or kingdoms to defend. Instead, the story unfolds around an invisible enemy that people from across Tamil Nadu know all too well: blistering heat.
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