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UG - BID - Studio - 8 | Spring 2023 | Natya - Mandapa
  • Student Sarda Vedanshi Nikhil
  • Code UG180661
  • Faculty Design
  • Unit L3 Studio Unit
  • Tutor/s Sunita Dalvi
  • TA Gaurav Mewara

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Natya-Mandapa is designed for a classical theatrical play - Ramanattam; a Kathakali play for Ramlila. Ramlila demonstrates heroic performance of gods, demons and other natural beings, which makes the audience respond with BhaktiBhav. The epic divided into multiple scenes is filled with an aspect of Darshan-an act of seeing, for the devotees and the actors. 
The steep section of KEDAR ghat in Banaras between the temple and the water edge though offers direct continuity, it disconnects vision from the adjoining ghats. 
Keywords : Classical drama, Kathakali, Stepwell, Temple courtyard, Darshan, performance. 

Concept development
Design Development
Concept Narrative
Four scenes were chosen as a part of direction, through which the theatre designed, was visualized. The main factors considered were - positioning the characters, stage lighting, props, stage setting, and the play of performers and actors. Scene texts credits : ANURADHA KAPUR Book : Actors, Pilgrims, Kings and Gods.
Exploded isometric of the design on site
Module details
View showing the throne of Raja Janak during the bow trial.
Views showing the stage lighting
View showing the throne of Raja Janak during the bow trial.
20 scale - Design models