This textbook of Bharata Natyam is based on my lectures to students of dance in Baroda and Ahmedabad. It has given me great satisfaction to know that it has been of help to all those who study our ancient technique of Bharata Natyam. From many gurus through the years I have studied Bharata Natyam and formed what is now known as the Darpana style. To those gurus, I am deeply indebted. To Shri Nuthukumaran Pillai of Kattumannar Koil who was my fist guru and whose ...
