Geeta Chandran’s disciple Tara Padmanabhan did her Arangetram at the Delhi Tamil Sangam in R K Puram
For Geeta, watching Tara take the stage was also a moment to reflect on what 11 years of learning can mean beyond the dance itself.
She said, “Learning any of the classical forms is actually enriching your soul. “For me, it marks the beginning of a deeper relationship with dance – of discovering and finding new meaning in an art form that has grown with me,” said Tara, a student of BSc Mathematic at Miranda House. Her principal, Prof Bijayalaxmi, said, “Her quantitative aptitude shows in her understanding of the taal system, and even the rasa.
Years of lessons came together as she presented the traditional margam before an audience that included Prof Bijayalaxmi Nanda, Principal and Professor, Department of Political Science, Miranda House, also the chief guest for the evening, and Dr Nila Mohanan, Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, who was the Guest of Honour. It changes your lifestyle, approach, and thinking. This learning process inspires everything. She added, “I am glad that Tara has stood the course and now sees value in it. Arangetram marks the beginning of any dancer’s journey. I am privileged to be here for her. “