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Bharatanatyam is one of the earliest and most well-known types of traditional dancing that started in Tanjore region in Tamil Nadu in Southern India. According to the Hindu tradition,the name of the dance form was derived by joining two words, ‘Bharata’ and Natyam’ where ‘Natyam in Sanskrit means dance and ‘Bharata’ is a mnemonic comprising ‘bha’, ‘ra’ and ‘ta’ which respectively means ‘bhava’ that is emotion and feelings; ‘raga’ that is melody; and ‘tala’ that is rhythm. Thus, traditionally…

Bharatanatyam is one of the earliest and most well-known types of traditional dancing that started in Tanjore region in Tamil Nadu in Southern India. According to the Hindu tradition,the name of the dance form was derived by joining two words, ‘Bharata’ and Natyam’ where ‘Natyam in Sanskrit means dance and ‘Bharata’ is a mnemonic comprising ‘bha’, ‘ra’ and ‘ta’ which respectively means ‘bhava’ that is emotion and feelings; ‘raga’ that is melody; and ‘tala’ that is rhythm. Thus, traditionally…

Remember when we used to get on stage looking like ghosts with unblended foundation and really REALLY pink lipstick? Over the years and so many trial and errors later, I've found a routine that's easy to follow and lasts through the sweat and tears for your performance day!

“You like all these things now, but when you grow up you won’t wear any bangles, bindis or plaits, you’ll all forget your culture”. I was in sixth grade when a teacher said …

Follow my step-by-step makeup tutorial to help you get ready for your performance day!