
How Indian classical dance celebrates love
The Hindu
Sringara rasa, the expression of love in Indian classical dance
On Valentine’s Day, four classical dancers — Navia Natarajan, N. Srikanth, Divya Devaguptapu and Amrita Lahiri write about how they have explored and interpreted Sringara Rasa, the expression of love
Mood and metaphor
Navia Natarajan | Bharatanatyam dancer
“Her lips are fresh red buds,
Her arms are tendrils,
Impatient youth is poised
To blossom in her limbs “

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