NrithyaVeda
School of Dance
SPREADING INDIAN ART AND CULTURE
Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam is a pre-eminent Indian classical dance form and the oldest classical dance heritage of India. Bharatanatyam is regarded as the mother of many other Indian classical dance forms.
Bharatanatyam
The name of this dance form was derived by joining two words, ‘Bharata’ and ‘Natyam’. ‘Natyam’ in Sanskrit means dance and ‘Bharata’ is a mnemonic comprising ‘bha’, ‘ra’, and ‘ta’ which respectively means ‘bhava’ that is emotion and feelings; ‘raga’ that is melody; and ‘tala’ that is rhythm. Thus, traditionally, the word refers to a dance form where bhava, raga and tala are expressed.
Achievements
2026
30 participants from Nrithya Veda School of Dance - Plymouth performed Bharatanatyam for
Pushpanjali Song (தாம் த தீம்) for world record attempt by
World Records Union Event entitled Rescue Universe “PAN ISAI NADANAM” "பண் இசை நடனம்"
For world record attempt Bharatanatyam & music by Puducherry Natiyanjali Trust & World Records Union. (online/offline).
2025
30 Students from Nrithyaveda school of Dance achieved "Naatiya Kala Jyothi" Title from JBW Foundation Event Online
2024
World Record Siva Thandavam events by ICMDA International Carnatic Musicians and Dancers Association
2023
In July 2023, Our Team participated in an online event by the JBWR foundation and achieved the esteemed title “Natya Kalai mani” for the students. Our Guru was bestowed with the esteemed "Naatiya Sironmani '' title by JBWR Foundation.
2022
Asia Book of records and India Book of Records Event online
September 2021
During September 2021, NVSD students performed for Bharathiyar Nrithyarpanam, an event dedicated as a tribute to the renowned poet. This program is widely recognized by the Central Government of India.
August 2021
In August 2021, Smt. Gowrilakshmi and NVSD students attempted a Guinness World Record event guided by Kalaimamani Madurai R Muralidharan. This attempt was successfully completed and recorded in the prestigious Guinness book records under the section for the most people performing a choreographed dance online.
April 2021
During April 2021, Smt. Gowrilakshmi along with vedamaalya performed in the 50 Jathis challenge, a successful Guinness World Record event along with Asia Book of Records and India Book of records
Guru Smt. Gowrilakshmi, the esteemed teacher and choreographer of NVSD, has dedicated her to nurturing a passion for Bharatanatyam in her students and audiences alike. As the founder and director of NVSD, she strives to manifest her vision of harmonizing an artist's skill with their devotion, fostering not only the individual’s growth but also benefiting the community and the world at large. Through her guidance, NVSD stands as a beacon of integrated development in the realm of classical dance.
