Arangetram: Nivrritii Mahesh
In a world-first feat of art meeting technology, 17-year-old Nivrritii Mahesh (Nivi), a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, took to the stage for her Bharathanatyam arangetram on June 14, 2025, defying the odds and redefining what it means to truly listen and express through dance.
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Arangetram: Sumedha Giridharan
by Amrutha Ananth
There are debuts, and then there are moments that feel like a return: a return home to tradition, to devotion, and to self. On such an evocative evening, young Sumedha Giridharan, disciple of Ācārya Soumya Rajaram (Samskriti School of Dance), presented her Araṅkēṯṟam - a rich, contemplative journey through the classical Mārgam that felt like both a culmination and a beginning.
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Arangetram: Varaliikaa Satheesh
by Amrutha Ananth
On a warm July evening at Nashua High School North Auditorium, Varaliikaa Satheesh, student of Acharya Aishwarya Balasubramanian (Arpanam Academy of Bharatanatyam), made her debut with quiet confidence and remarkable grace. What unfolded was more than movement—it was a confluence of rhythm and feeling, where each gesture bridged tradition and individuality.
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Arangetram: Shreya Rajinikanth
Shreya Rajinikanth’s arangetram was a resplendent showcase of devotion, discipline, and deep artistic maturity. A disciple of Guru Smt. Preethi Ramesh, Shreya ascended the stage at the J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts with poise and confidence, presenting a vibrant Margam that transported the audience into the spiritual and expressive world of Bharatanatyam.
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Arangetram: Sarayu Gadam
by Sripriya Natarajan Murthy and Dayalini Lingesh
Sarayu Gadam, disciple of Smt. Jeyanthi Ghatraju (Natyanjali School of Dance, Westford, MA), projected joy, confidence and devotion throughout her delightful arangetram (Bharatanatyam debut) on August 16, 2025 at the auditorium of the Lexington Christian Academy. The grand traditional decorations in the lobby that paid homage to Lord Venkateshwara and Sri Sathya Sai Baba reflected the vibrant and devout program that Sarayu would present on the stage inside.
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Arangetram: Aarya Pillai And Hiranmayi Lalithkumar
by Amrutha Ananth
Aarya Pillai and Hiranmayi Lalithkumar, disciples of Acharya Pooja Kumar Shyam, brought this rare confluence of artistic journey of shared foundations and distinct voices to life, offering an evening that was both a tribute to the sacred tradition of Bharatanatyam and a vibrant testament to youthful energy, precision, and storytelling.
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Arangetram : Nina Kaimal
by Amrutha Ananth
Attending Nina Kaimal’s Arangetram held on August 3rd, 2025 (Student of Aishwarya Balasubramanian, Arpanam Academy of Bharatanatyam) felt like witnessing a pilgrimage to Sabarimala—a path as demanding in spirit and discipline as the sacred trek itself.
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Arangetram: Ananya Balaji
By Sivaranjani Venkataraman
The hallways Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts at Andover High School were beautifully adorned, and the stage set with care, all in honor of the much-anticipated Bharatanatyam arangetram of Ananya Balaji, devoted disciple of Guru Smt. Preethi Ramesh. It was a day of joy, pride, and cultural splendor, marking a milestone in Ananya’s artistic journey.
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