Arangetram photography
The word “arangetram” means “ascending the stage”. It is a solo dance debut – that means it’s the first time a student performs a full concert by themselves. It is a major event where you invite close friends and family as well as other members of the artistic community. A live orchestra performs with the dancer – a mridangam player, a singer, a violinist, a flautist, sometimes a veena player, and the teacher to do the nattuvaangam or rhythmic direction. The Arangetram is also when the student earns their ghungroo (ankle bells), symbolizing that they are ready to begin performing professionally!
House Warming Ceremony
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Having someone to love & care is FAMILY.
Having both is a BLESSING…
San Francisco
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Random Clicks
Capturing the unexpected moments.