Natya Imprints

By Ananth Raghunandan

Personal experience narratives and posts from a neurodivergent individual

By Ananth Raghunandan

Recently, I was invited to perform for RASA’s year end program. The program included performances by four artistes. Three of the performances were music programs, I did a dance performance. The program was done at RASA. It was live streamed.

Abhinaya at the Airport - Life is Theater, Theater is Life - 2

In my previous blog post, I wrote about life as theater.

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Life is Theater, Theater is life

In a theater production everyone plays a role. In life, we play different roles throughout the day.

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Listening to Ramanasramam Tamil Parayana - A calming TAHD

I went to Tiruvannamalai for the first time in March 2023. First, I visited Ramanasramam. Then I went on the Girivalam.

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Enjoying Drama: Reflecting on the RASA Day 2024 Experience – Part 1

I attended the RASA Day on February 21, 2024. I was able to interact with many people and enjoyed watching the show as my part had already been recorded.

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Enjoying Drama: Reflecting on the RASA Day 2024 Experience – Part 1

This is my second post on RASA Day 2024. I played the role of Kavyakantha Ganapathi Muni.

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Enjoying Drama: Recording for RASA Day 2024

We spent today afternoon recording my part for RASA Day. I am playing the role of Kavyakantha Ganapathi Muni.

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Enjoying Drama: Preparation for RASA Day 2022

In an earlier blog post, I wrote about my first RASA Day experience. My first play with RASA was Jatayu Moksham.

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Enjoying my First Drama Experience: RASA Day 2022

My first play with RASA was Jatayu Moksham. I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Ambika gave me the Rama role.

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Enjoying Storytelling: The TAHD Way

Storytelling is one of the most enjoyable Theater Arts for Holistic Development (TAHD) experiences for me.

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Enjoying Movement and Dance: The TAHD Way

In earlier blog posts, I mentioned some of my dance experiences. Movement and dance is one of the five tools of.

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Enjoying Artistic Unity

On December 13, 2023, I attended the of Abilities 4 All Wall of Fame at IIT Madras. As noted in the video description, “Artabilities 4 All Wall of Fame,” is an inspiring platform dedicated.

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Natya Moments and Impacts 2023

Today, I am excited to write my first post for Natya Imprints. I am grateful to Dr. Ambika Kameshwar, Founder and Director of Ramana Sunritya Aalaya (RASA)for this wonderful opportunity

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