I seldom photograph events, but when I was called upon by my friend to photograph his friends daughter’s “Bharatanatyam Arangetram”. I was totally up for it, specially coming from South India myself, this is a cultural thing and something that’s close to my heart. I totally respect this dance, as like any other dance this takes years of practice, stamina and utmost dedication. Keerthika was performing almost non-stop for 3hrs and was flawless, a big kudos to that! A big thanks to my friends Mahesha and Ramki for having me partake in their family event and for the golden opportunity.

A quick Wiki info about the background history of this dance:

Bharatanatyam (Tamil: பரதநாட்டியம்) is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, India. One of the oldest of the classical dance forms in India, it is also known as the fifth Veda. Bharatanatyam is usually accompanied by the classical music. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. Bharatanatyam, as the name depicts is the combination of:

BHA- Bhava (Expression), RA- Raga (Music) and TA- Tala (Rhythm) Bharatanatyam is a traditional dance-form known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by many dancers all over the world.
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