Konduparti Maalyada

Associate Professor

Department of Fine and Performing Arts

GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Visakhapatnam

Education

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mkondupa@gitam.edu

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Dr. Maalyada is a renowned Kuchipudi exponent, academic, and researcher in Performing Arts and Indology. She holds a B. Tech in Computer Science, Masters degrees in Kuchipudi, English, and Indology, and a Ph.D. in Dance. She is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. on South Indian Ramayana Narratives. A recipient of multiple National and International awards, including the Ugadi Puraskaram, she also serves as Resource Person for Kuchipudi courses on SWAYAM, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Research Publications

Maalyada.K, Representation of Rama in the South Indian Dance Drama Tradition of Kathakali, Anhad Lok Journal (UGC CARE listed), Volume 18, (July-Dec 2023), ISSN 2349-137X
Maalyada.K, Epigraphy of Cholas in Bangalore, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, International Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Referred Journal, ISSN 2320-2882, Impact Factor 7.97, UGC Approved Journal No. 49028 (UGC CARE listed), Volume 12, Issue 9, September 2024
Maalyada.K, Goswami Tulsidas and the Bhakti Movement: An Understanding of Devotion and Culture through Ramcharithmanas, Peer-reviewed, UGC CARE Listed Journal, Tulsidas (Volume 10, 2024), (July – December 2024), Anhad Lok Journal, ISSN 2349-137X
Maalyada.K, Kuchipudis Footprints in History: Dance as a Catalyst for Social Good, International Journal of Arts and Social Science, Peer-reviewed Journal, ISSN: 2581-7922, Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2025
Maalyada.K, Divine Duality: Exploring the Distinct Narratives of Shiva and Vishnu Puranas, International Journal of Arts and Social Science, Peer-reviewed Journal, ISSN: 2581-7922, Volume 8 Issue 7, July 2025.

Expertise

Kuchipudi
Indian Dance History
Indian Mythology
Indian Philosophy
Bhakti Traditions in Dance, Music and Philosophy

Authored Books

Alvars of the Bhakti Period and their Rama Katha Narratives: An Analysis, Bhakti Movement: Love, Devotion and Socio-Political Implications, Edited by Dr Abul Foyes Md Malik, Vol I, June 2024, Published by SUNBEAM, Guwahati, Assam