Nalanda Students presented a research paper at at Manjiri Nrityakala Mandir, Dombivali.
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The students of Nalanda from Masters program: Ms. Avantika Pawar, Ms. Anushkaa Ramanatan, Ms. Shruti Varier and Ms. Simran Cherayil demonstrated their academic prowess by presenting a well- researched paper on 20th January, 2024 during an event organized by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in collaboration with the Lehja Foundation, conceptualized by Smt. Sheetal Kapole at Manjiri Nrityakala Mandir, Dombivali. The insightful research focused on: "Understanding and Evaluating the place of commentaries on Natyashastra with specific reference to Bharatanatyam" under the special guidance of Dr. Smt. Madhuri Deshmukh, Dr. Smt. Meenakshi Iyer Gangopadhyay and valuable insights given by Dr. Smt. Uma Rele.
The event provided a unique platform for participants to engage in the cultural extravaganza of the Mumbai Dance Festival, particularly the intellectually stimulating "Shabdh Manthan". The research was a blend of theoretical representation as well as practical demonstration of the research content presented.
The event featured distinguished panelists, Smt. Renu Sharma and Smt. Ranjana Phadke, who brought their expertise to the forefront of the discussions. Additionally, the academic session was enriched by insightful presentations from esteemed Ph.D. speakers – Dr. Smt. Madhuri Deshmukh, Dr. Smt. Varada Pandit, and Dr. Smt. Purva Pandit on their respective thesis. Their valuable contributions added more perspective to the discussion creating a platform for meaningful intellectual exchange.
