09/13/2025
HOUSTON CLASSICAL ARTS COMMUNITY
I'm excited to announce an initiative close to my heart: Purane Ghungroo, Naya Ghar - A Ghungroo Upcycling Initiative.
If I have tagged you in this post, it is because I firmly believe that your influence is invaluable ❤️
With U.S. tariffs on Indian imports now as high as 50% due to trade policies, brand-new ghungroos have become significantly more expensive, creating a barrier for dancers, especially students. Meanwhile, many of us have unused ghungroos at home—perhaps from past days as juniors or dancers who’ve stepped away from the art. Through this initiative, we aim to collect these bells, clean and restring them with care, and offer them to dancers and students at a deeply discounted price.
How You Can Help
From October 1st to October 31st, we’re hosting a ghungroo collection drive at two convenient locations:
1. Rare Tea Sugar Land
4821 LJ Pkwy #90, Sugar Land, TX 7747
2. Rare Tea Katy
2850 W Grand Pkwy N #120, Katy, TX 77449
Simply drop off your unused ghungroos in our collection bins, and I will personally ensure they’re refurbished and given a new home. A special thank you to Rare Tea’s owners, who’ve graciously offered their spaces to support this initiative. While you’re there, consider enjoying one of their delightful bubble teas, smoothies, or mochi ice creams—a small way to support a local business that’s uplifting our dance community.
Anyone in another city who wants to collaborate in this initiative, please reach out to me and I will connect with you on how you can make it happen!