"I am very distressed by the controversy that followed the programme. The programme was well received by the audience, and we enjoyed it together. It is usual to sing the songs requested by the ...

The event, held at the Kadakkal Devi temple in Kollam as part of the Thiruvathira festival on March 10, has drawn criticism from various political and religious groups.

(Also Read: 16-year-old Indian teen dances for five days straight, bags world record) Last year, an all-woman network from Kerala called Kudumbashree organised a massive Thiruvathira dance ...

While the earlier days saw a subdued audience, the venue came alive with the Thiruvathira competition held in front of a packed crowd. Of the 18 teams, 16 secured A grades. The competition started ...