Ravana

Anakaputhur is a suburb of Chennai that lies a little beyond the international airport on the banks of the Adyar. Around 15-years-ago, a group of third-generation weavers of this village decided to stray away from a tradition of almost 9 decades.

Tracing the journey of the Mukkuvar Community and offering a glimpse into the fascinating history of the Ravanahatha, one of the earliest violins in recorded history.

Considered as one of the most important literary works in India, Ramayana has influenced the art, culture and religious beliefs of the Indian subcontinent and countries of South East Asia. Here are some of the versions.