Melattur Bhagavata Mela Melattur Bhagavata Mela is a traditional dance-drama performance from Tamil Nadu, India, with a history spanning over three centuries. It is a unique blend of Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, and theatrical storytelling based on Hindu epics, particularly the Bhagavata Purana. Key Features of Melattur Bhagavata Mela: Origin: Melattur, a village near Thanjavur, is the birthplace of Bhagavata Mela. It was initiated by Sadasiva Brahmendra and later developed by Venkatrama Sastr