Kalyani Kala Mandir

Kalyani Kala Mandir Kalyani Kala Mandir is a classical dance institution established with the mission of preserving and promoting the traditional and classical dance forms.

Kalyani Kala Mandir is a classical dance institution established with the mission of preserving and promoting the traditional and classical dance forms of India. Its aim is to generate awareness and interest among the younger generation towards the legacy of India’s music and dance and to serve as a platform for young and aspiring dancers to exhibit their talents. Kalyani Kala Mandir was establish

ed with the foregoing objectives, by Miss Rashmi Khanna (disciple of Guru Smt. Kalyani Shekar), in April 2002 and its members have since been engaged in imparting theoretical as well as practical training in Bharatnatyam to aspiring youngsters who have expressed their willingness to learn this art form and have exhibited an aptitude for it. Kalyani Kala Mandir has regularly organised Annual presentations of Bharatnatyam by its students titled “Prerna Utsav” between the years 2003 and 2013. In its successful endeavours towards creativity, its students have also performed a fusion of classical, semi-classical, folk and western dance through the medium of different styles of music in its various other productions. Kalyani Kala Mandir has organized productions celebrating the choreographies of the legendary Guru Shri K.N. Dandayudapanipillai. It has also presented the works of the famous poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and many other famous composers of India like Tulsidas, Sant Kabir, Swati Tirunaal etc. All the above performances received rave reviews from the critics and media alike. Within a span of twelve years, Guru Rashmi Khanna has also successfully conducted the Arangetrams, or solo debut performances, of six of her students. With effect from 2007, Kalyani Kala Mandir gained affiliation with Bangiya Sangeet Parishad (affiliated to Rabindra Bharti University, Calcutta) as one of its examination centres covering courses upto Sangeet Bivakar. All of its students have been appearing for the annual exams of the same and have passed with flying colours. Kalyani Kala Mandir has also started a Scholarship Scheme which identifies and rewards some of its high achieving students in terms of their technique, skill, performance, improvement and regularity and grants them Scholarships every year.

Inviting scholars, practitioners, students and researchers....
06/03/2026

Inviting scholars, practitioners, students and researchers....

27th February, CSOI, New Delhi, 6:30 pm
21/02/2026

27th February, CSOI, New Delhi, 6:30 pm

Vaaniya's Arangetram, video courtesy Innee singh... 27th February
16/02/2026

Vaaniya's Arangetram, video courtesy Innee singh... 27th February

Vaaniya's Arangetram rehearsal captured by Innee Singh
12/02/2026

Vaaniya's Arangetram rehearsal captured by Innee Singh

Historical evolution of music ..
28/01/2026

Historical evolution of music ..

18/01/2026

2 books authored ... Gratitude !

Our very own Vismaya...
07/01/2026

Our very own Vismaya...

03/01/2026

2025.. satisfying journey

Documentary celebrating the musical genius of Guru K. J. Govindarajan..
29/12/2025

Documentary celebrating the musical genius of Guru K. J. Govindarajan..

Documentary on the life Guru K. J. Govindarajan by Rashmi Khanna.

🚨NEW BLOG ALERT🚨 Read and explore about Dance Movement Therapy with us.. link in bio 🔗 [Kalyani Kala Mandir Guru Rashmi ...
26/12/2025

🚨NEW BLOG ALERT🚨
Read and explore about Dance Movement Therapy with us.. link in bio 🔗

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By Rashmi Khanna (Collaborative Practice- Dance Movement Therapy) Theoretical dance in education or TDIE is the art and science of teaching dance to students with innovative teaching methods. It helps create ‘Temenos’, a Greek word meaning ‘sacred space’ where anything can happen and childre...

Guru K. J. Govindarajan, a must read
10/12/2025

Guru K. J. Govindarajan, a must read

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