Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
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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
7th September, 2024
Bharatnatyam performance by Rashmi Khanna and her senior disciples at Neemrana Fort.
1st December, 2024
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Sanjana Kumar at India International Centre.
Workshops, Lectures, Seminars
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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Testimonials
Blogs
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 […]
Rasa Theories
All the writers who wrote about Rasa admit that Bharata’s Dictum or Sutra, “Vibhava anubhava vyabhichari samyogad rasanispattihi” defines the scope and nature of Rasa realisation. It is the pivot on which all the latter theories move but the terms Samyoga and Nishpatti, in the sutra were variously understood and interpreted by various later authors. […]