Bhagavata Mela in Melattur at the Varadaraja Perumal sannidhi, a tradition that is more than two centuries old
Prahalada Charithram and Harishchandra -- two major plays during the mela
My role as Bhoomi Devi who protects Prahalada when he is pushed from the mountain
When did I start dancing
Being a male dancer in an otherwise predominantly female art form
Inherent drive is important for successful artistes
A recent performance on the six cults of worship through the works of Bharatiyar
Mela Chakram, a challenging production in dance form
Research that I do for the thematic dance projects
Siva in Bharatiyar's works
Kullachami description by Bharatiyar -- adoption in the dance
Muruga, Surya, Shakti, Siva, Krishna in the works of Bharatiyar
Some of the unforgettable performances
Exposure to dance forms from other parts of the country, in addition to Bharathanatyam
Dance students in the North vs South
Let not parents consider dance to be a Board exam
The mood before the curtain goes up
As an artiste I am never satisfied with the performance
How to handle negative criticism
Creative elements that are incorporated in the framework
Remembering my teacher
My school, Rechita Nruthyalaya, to teach pure Bharathanatyam
Presentations about Bharathanatyam to foreign audience
Observations about media coverage of Bharathanatyam
Advice for journalists aspiring to write about Bharathanatyam
Bhakti bhava in Bharathanatyam vs Hindustani style
On pursuing Bharathanatyam part-time, along with job
How can corporates support Bharathanatyam
Bharathanatyam is presented very badly in popular cinema
Television can aid the growth of the Bharathanatyam art form
Choreography in films is only decades old, compared to ancient choreography of Bharathanatyam
Grammar of dance handed down by Bharathanatyam vs Western form
You can learn Western art forms to appreciate dance
You can't be predictive about creative energy
Ingredients of creativity
All of your experiences and imagination come into your choreography
Even most of the sthayi-based abhinayas have become rare in Bharathanatyam programmes these days
Role of props in Bharathanatyam performances
Instances where Bharathanatyam becomes part of a grander drama
Does Bharathanatyam find presence in schools
Why is Bharathanatyam not often visible in wedding reception events
Classical dance art form programmes in corporate campuses
Bharathanatyam instead of aerobics
Does Bharathanatyam have the potential to replace gyms
Do urban centres miss events such as Bhagavata mela
Bharathanatyam in rural areas
Dance in public places such as parks
Tip for anger management
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