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"Durga is my muse, my views are intimate and my art is my own..." Every year, on Navratri, I am drawn to think of the qualities that the Goddess Durga holds and how they transpire in our society. During those 9 days, we hear the prayer of each of the 9 forms and we...

In line with recent restructuring of NTDA, we are proud to unveil our new logo. This new logo nicely represents values that we hold close to our heart - innovation, simplicity and elegance. We hope you like it.

Also Published at Nartaki.com Empowering men through Bharata Natyam? We have male dancers throughout the world, some in the modern dance field, others in hip hop, and many in popping and locking. Whenever I watch a talent dance show, the male dancers, all in their...

When Bharata Natyam was performed in temples as a ritual and a sign of respect to the temple’s deity, the dancer would begin the performance with a prayer and an offering of flowers – The Pushpanjali.

Guru Purnima commemorates the goodness of spiritual gurus and teachers.

Mārgam means a path. It is one full clear course where Bharatanatyam dance items are performed in a traditional order.

In this article, the author delves into what she believes is the most important characteristic of a Bharata Natyam student and dancer.  She attempts to peel the layers of this subject by presenting published data from other respectable authors and eventually...

What is dance to you?I am often asked! Sometimes it is a prayerOffered daily Where I express my gratitude and I ask for positivity in lifeAt times I dance the nritta (pure dance movements) to be thankful for my physical healthAt other times I dance the nritya...

She calls out to the man in the street"Sir, can you help me?It's gettin' cold and there's nowhere to sleepIs there somewhere you can tell me?" Oh, think twice'Cause there's another day for you and me in paradiseOh, think twiceCause there's another day for youYou and...