International artists' presence up in Natyanjali

The annual classical dance festival, Natyanjali commenced today at the Lord Nataraja temple here, drawing large number of devotees and connoisseurs of arts.

Dancers from various countries including the US, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, France, Australia Ukrine are partifipating in the festival.

Thillai Natyanjali Trust Secretary Aiyappa Dikshidhar told PTI that a total of 628 artists would be participating in Natyanjali-2016.