Kattaikkuttu Sangam
To promote Kattaikkuttu as a theater form in its own right, further the interests of professional performers, educate and train future generations of performers, and open up the theater to rural girls and women.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Since
1990
Established in 1990 by actor, director, and playwright Perungattur P. Rajagopal, alongside theater scholar Dr. Hanne M. de Bruin and 15 artists, the K Read moreattaikkuttu Sangam is a non-profit initiative dedicated to preserving the integrity and excellence of Kattaikkuttu theater. The vision is to unlock Kattaikkuttu's full potential as a repository of traditional artistic knowledge, evolving into a contemporary theater form responsive to modern cultural and economic dynamics. The mission as a democratically representative organization is to nurture Kattaikkuttu as a revered art form of unparalleled craftsmanship, offering sustainable livelihoods for its practitioners. It advocates for the inclusivity and accessibility of all art forms.
Action
The Sangam works to maintain and develop Kattaikkuttu as a respected art form of exceptional quality and craftsmanship, and as a sustainable profession for its performers.
Cause Area
Sector
Sub Sector
Impact
The Sangam has provided rural children access to Kattaikkuttu training combined with education and care, training over 750 students through its Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam program from 2002-2020.
Vision & Mission
To realize Kattaikkuttu's full potential as a carrier of traditional artistic knowledge and skills and a contemporary theater attuned to today's cultural and economic demands.
Programs
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Kattaikkuttu training
Kattaikkuttu embodies an immersive and cognitive approach to both "doing" and "knowing," representing a unique reservoir of practical artistic wisdom deeply embedded within its cultural context. This tacit knowledge, unattainable through textbooks, is intricately interwoven into the fabric of Kattaikkuttu.
The organisation conducts workshops and courses in various aspects of Kattaikkuttu, including acting, movement, singing, instrumental music, make-up, and the interpretation of the Mahabharata epic texts. The aim is to transmit this holistic knowledge in its entirety, undivided and authentic.
Milestones & Track Record
Founded in 1990, registered as a not-for-profit in 1990, established Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam residential school in 2002, transitioned to an indigenous knowledge center in 2020.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATT0684M
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Registration ID
91/90
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VO ID / Darpan ID
TN/2010/0033588
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12A
AAATT0684ME20218
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80G
AAATT0684MF20216
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FCRA
075820199
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Kattaikkuttu Sangam
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society
Website
Financial Details
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2020-21
IncomeRs.9,237,350ExpensesRs.6,477,571Admin ExpensesRs.1,010,997Program ExpensesRs.5,466,574Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.9,851,738ExpensesRs.6,749,755Admin ExpensesRs.896,357Program ExpensesRs.5,853,398Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.7,013,386ExpensesRs.4,812,890Admin ExpensesRs.1,061,893Program ExpensesRs.3,750,997Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.