The Great Elemental Principle Brought Alive Through Rhythm and Movement

A Production of takshashila nrityakala mandir

Mahātattva is a unique Indian classical dance production inspired by the philosophy of the Pañcha Mahābhūta—the five fundamental elements of nature. Bringing together five classical dance traditions in a single thematic presentation, the production celebrates the harmony of movement, music, and nature.

Ākāsha (Space) – Odissi
Choreography: Smt. Nivedita Mukherjee
Vāyu (Air) – Bharatanatyam
Choreography: Smt. Kashmira Trivedi
Agni (Fire) – Kathak
Choreography: Smt. Keka Sinha, Smt. Manali Mohite, Smt. Aarti Joshi & Smt. Archana Balasubramaniyam
Jala (Water) – Mohiniattam
Choreography: Smt. Saji Menon
Prithvi (Earth) – Kuchipudi
Choreography: Smt. Kondri & Smt. Meghana Arun

Artistic Curator & Production Director: Smt. Kashmira Trivedi
Conceptualized by: Shri Vikram Kumar Bathina

Curated by Smt. Kashmira Trivedi, conceptualized by Shri Vikram Kumar Bathina, and produced by takshashila nrityakala mandir, Mahātattva reflects the institution’s long-standing commitment to artistic excellence, cultural continuity, and thoughtful curation.

Bringing together 35 artists across five Indian classical dance forms under a single philosophical theme, Mahātattva emerges as a first-of-its-kind, concept-driven classical dance production in Thane, reaffirming takshashila nrityakala mandir’s vision of presenting innovative and collaborative classical dance productions.