Peak Living -- In Conversation with Shathavadhani Dr. R.Ganesh | Philosopher | Poet | Polygot

Shathavadhani Dr. R.Ganesh |
Avadhana | Kaavya and Alankarashastra | Chitrakaavyas | Bharatiya Samskriti
For almost 3 decades Dr.Ganesh has been the Chief mentor and a pillar of strength for Abhinava. The name “ Abhinava “ was suggested by Dr.Ganesh to guide the company towards creating novelty in all its artist endeavors. He has provided literary research materials for numerous productions of Abhinava dance Company. Dr.Ganesh has conducted a special study course in all major Sanskrit works including Natyashstra and Kalidasa’s major works

Śatāvadhāni Dr. R Ganesh is a poet par excellence and a scholar of Indian arts and aesthetics. He is a practitioner of the uniquely Indian art form - Avadhāna which requires great spontaneous creativity, word power and scholarly wisdom. He has performed over 1000 aṣṭāvadhānaṃs and 5 Śatāvadhānams in Sanskrit, Kannada and Telugu.

He is a polygot, well versed in 16 languages including Greek, Latin and Italian. His contributions to the field of music, dance, painting and sculpture are also enormous. His deep rooted knowledge of Indian philosophy and various art forms.

Besides degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Metallurgy and Sanskrit, he was awarded the D.Litt for his thesis on the Art of Avadhāna by the Hampi University, Karnataka.