Sphoorthi Theatre

Every custom and ritualistic observation in India has a legend behind it.  Perhaps, it is these age-old ritualistic customs that breaks into our monotonous lifestyle and brings some seriousness, and connectivity with our tradition, rituals, and practices. This makes life more worthwhile and beautiful. Usually, the month Aashada is not considered very auspicious as per Hindu Almanac. But again, it is the same Aashada Pournima (Full moon day), Aashada Ekadasi (11th day before Poornima and Amavasya)and Aashada Amavasya (no moon or new moon day) has great significance. For Tamilians, it is an exception. Same with Telugu-speaking people of the Telangana region who celebrate Bonalu during Aashada month. Amavasya is ‘the no moon day or new moon day”. In total there are 12 Amavasyas in a year and each Amavasya has a name and significance. This last day of Ashada or Aadi (Amavasya) has a lot of significance and is celebrated in different places across ...

Puppet made by PD patient Mrs Vanaja Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder affecting patients in large numbers throughout the world. Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, in which the movement-regulating cells of the brain get disabled, leading to tremors, slowed movement, balance problems, and speech and behaviour changes. The main impediment in managing the disease comes from a lack of awareness, feel doctors. However, "Advances in diagnosis and treatment have changed the outlook for these patients,"-Dr. Rukmini   Mridula of NIMS, Hyderabad. The annual mortality rate per 100,000 people from Parkinson's disease in India has increased by 87.9% since 1990, an average of 3.8% a year (2010 statistic report). People affected by Parkinson's disease may develop various symptoms including tremors, stiff...