Patakatha is a dance drama which incorporates the four styles of Manipuri dance. It was performed by Poushali Chatterji and Nandanik Mainpuri dance Academy from Manipur. The story of this performance was based on the story of the tale of Potua or Chitrakar (rural Painters) whose art is under threat in this cyber age.

This video clip was shot during Nishangandhi dance festival held at Thiruvananthapuram in the year 2008.