

Raa raa - tiptoeing into classical
I started learning bharatanatyam when I was 15 - later than most who generally start when they are children at about 7. I started...
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Simplifying a dance choreo
One of my favourite parts of weddings or Indian gatherings in general (since dancing was a staple in Deepavali parties when I was growing...
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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That slow feely dance
I think I am my most dramatic self when I'm alone at home or in the shower. That's when instead of dancing to all these fast, upbeat,...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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Let's take a selfie, pulla
When I was growing up, it was an annual affair to choreograph a dance in a group and perform it at a Deepavali party. After university...
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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A fancy affair
I talked before about putting together my wedding reception and feeling like I would really enjoy event planning. Well a friend took me...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Mask-making: the craft of the pandemic
Like many other people during this pandemic, I ended up making masks at one point. I've always wanted to get a sewing machine and try to...
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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The fruit year
When it comes to wedding anniversary presents - it can be so difficult. Especially since the first anniversary, you tend to get really...
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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Possibly my favourite cake
Ok, looking at this blog, you may not believe that I never thought I'd be much of a baker. I'd baked brownies once from scratch and it...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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A completely home-cooked Deepavali
Deepavali is the festival of lights in India - there are again many different stories for Deepavali but the main premise is that lamps...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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My first Navarathri
Navarathri is a 9 day (though technically 10 day) festival in India to celebrate the Goddesses. Now there are many different ways it's...
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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