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ArangetramsAbout KKM
Kalyani Kala Mandir welcomes you to be a part of its extraordinary journey, where tradition meets innovation and artistry knows no bounds. Whether you are an enthusiast, an aspiring artist, a parent looking for a dance class, music or nattuvangam for your child, or a patron of arts, we invite you to explore our performances, join our classes, witness our Arangetrams, undertake our workshops and become a part of the legacy of Kalyani Kala Mandir. KKM is associated with the World University of Design, Sonepat offering opportunities to the students to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in performing arts.
About Rashmi Khanna
Rashmi Khanna, a prominent Bharatnatyam exponent, is acknowledged as an adept dancer, guru, choreographer and a special educator. Director and the founding member of Kalyani Kala Mandir, she started her training in the Dandayudapanipillai style of Bharatnatyam from Guru Smt Kalyani Shekar at age seven. Her achievement in the precision of technique, form and abhinaya in the field of Bharatnatyam as well as creative Indian dance is unparalleled.
Upcoming Events
1st December, 2024
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Sanjana Kumar at India International Centre.
21st December, 2024
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Hiya Agarwal at India International Centre
Workshops, Lectures, Seminars
Lecture on ‘Career as a Performing Artist’ at Mother’s International School
Ms. Rashmi Khanna was invited to speak at the ‘New Vistas’, a career fair organised by the Mother’s International School on 30th September, 2024.
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Choreography of Bharatnatyam dance at DPS, Greater Noida
On February 25th, 2023, Rashmi Khanna conducted an intensive and insightful full-day session on the choreography of Bharatnatyam dance.
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Lecture on Indian Knowledge System at World University of Design
Rashmi Khanna was invited by the World University of Design to deliver a lecture for their student induction program, Immersive Inception 2024, on 5th August.
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Productions
Testimonials
Blogs
THE NAVARASAS
The Rasas are discussed in Chapter 6 of the Natyasastra, written by sage Bharata. These are primarily 8 in number known as the ASHTA-RASAS. These 8 Rasas as given in the Natyashastra, corresponding with their colours and presiding deities are listed below: Sringara – light green(syama), Vishnu Hasya – white, Pramatha Karuna -grey(kapota), Yama Raudra […]
Natyotpatti
The Natyashastra, written between 2nd century BC- 2nd century AD, is probably one of the earliest and certainly one of the best Sanskrit treatises on Indian Dramaturgy. Traditionally, its authorship is ascribed to sage Bharata. But, according to Adya Rangacharya, it is believed to have been written by several scholars who wrote about the practices […]