Where our name Kinnari comes from

Kinnara is a mythical half human-half bird celestial being in Burmese folklore, also common in Southeast Asian Buddhist mythology in other cultures, such as Thai and Hindu. The story tells of a beautiful love-story between two such beings. The female form of this being is called Kinnari. She is a symbol of art and literature, dance, song and poetry, feminine beauty, grace, and lastly, accomplishment. We pick this name because it encompasses all that we value: arts and literature, music, culture, beauty, education and progress.

Below is a video clip of the Burmese version of Kinnara-Kinnari dance: