In an achievement that has stunned the cultural world, Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, has danced her way into history. She performed Bharatanatyam continuously for 170 hours, setting a new world record. The performance began on July 21, 2025, and concluded on July 28, spanning […]
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In Bharatanatyam, the Arangetram is a milestone that every dedicated student aspires to. The word Arangetram translates to “ascending the stage”, and it marks a dancer’s first full solo performance. This debut is more than just a performance—it is the culmination of years of training, discipline, and devotion, and it signifies that the student is
Bharatanatyam (Tamil: பரதநாட்டியம்) is one of India’s most revered classical dance forms, with roots deeply embedded in Tamil Nadu’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Bharatanatyam is not just an art form but a medium through which South Indian religious and philosophical ideas—especially those of Shaivism and Hinduism—are expressed. Ancient
