Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
Classical Tradition
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ArangetramsAbout KKM

Kalyani Kala Mandir welcomes you to be a part of its extraordinary journey, where tradition meets innovation and artistry knows no bounds. Whether you are an enthusiast, an aspiring artist, a parent looking for a dance class, music or nattuvangam for your child, or a patron of arts, we invite you to explore our performances, join our classes, witness our Arangetrams, undertake our workshops and become a part of the legacy of Kalyani Kala Mandir. KKM is associated with the World University of Design, Sonepat offering opportunities to the students to pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in performing arts.
About Rashmi Khanna

Rashmi Khanna, a prominent Bharatnatyam exponent, is acknowledged as an adept dancer, guru, choreographer and a special educator. Director and the founding member of Kalyani Kala Mandir, she started her training in the Dandayudapanipillai style of Bharatnatyam from Guru Smt Kalyani Shekar at age seven. Her achievement in the precision of technique, form and abhinaya in the field of Bharatnatyam as well as creative Indian dance is unparalleled.

Upcoming Events
27th February, 2026
Bharatnatyam Arangetram of Vaaniya Kumar at CSOI, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
18th April, 2026
Prerna Utsav
Annual dance presentation by the students of Kalyani Kala Mandir.
Workshops, Lectures, Seminars

Choreography for CCRT scholarship holders at CCRT Campus
Rashmi Khanna was invited to participate as a Resource Person in the National Cultural Festival titled ‘Unity in Diversity’ organised by CCRT…

Lecture on ‘Career as a Performing Artist’ at Mother’s International School
Ms. Rashmi Khanna was invited to speak at the ‘New Vistas’, a career fair organised by the Mother’s International School on 30th September, 2024.
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Choreography of Bharatnatyam dance at DPS, Greater Noida
On February 25th, 2023, Rashmi Khanna conducted an intensive and insightful full-day session on the choreography of Bharatnatyam dance.
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Lecture on Indian Knowledge System at World University of Design
Rashmi Khanna was invited by the World University of Design to deliver a lecture for their student induction program, Immersive Inception 2024, on 5th August.
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Testimonials
Blogs
Historical Evolution of Indian Music
Indian music, one of the oldest musical traditions in the world, has evolved over thousands of years, deeply intertwined with religious, cultural, and philosophical life. From the chants of the Vedas to the intricate compositions of the classical era and the contemporary innovations of fusion and film music, Indian music has demonstrated both continuity and […]
Collaborative Practice- Dance Movement Therapy
Therapeutic Dance in Education (TDIE) may be defined as both an art and a science that focuses on the pedagogical practice of teaching dance to students through innovative and learner-centred methodologies. It facilitates the creation of ‘temenos’, a Greek term denoting a “sacred space”, within which meaningful learning can occur, allowing children to explore, respond, […]





