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Keralite Dancer Marks New Learning Journey on Navrathri's Vidyarambham
5 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Vidyarambham marks the beginning of Rachana Narayanankutty's year-long learning journey
- Navrathri is the season for dancers, with Rachana's students performing more than her
- Navrathri is an inner celebration for Rachana, reminding her of conquering evil within
As of October 5th, 2025, Keralite dancer and teacher Rachana Narayanankutty is celebrating Navrathri, with the highlight being the Vidyarambham ritual. For Rachana, this marks the beginning of her year-long journey of learning. She explains that Vidyarambham is an important time for Keralites to start new endeavors, especially in the arts.
This year, Rachana is focusing on adding something new to her dance practice, whether it's related to teaching or her own learning process. She visits her gurus to seek their blessings, and her students also come to meet her on this occasion. While Rachana used to perform extensively during Navrathri in her childhood, now her students are taking the spotlight, allowing her to witness their growth.
Rachana shares that Navrathri holds deep spiritual significance for her. Growing up in a family that valued traditions, she has internalized the festival's message of conquering evil, which she sees as an inner journey. For Rachana, Navrathri is a celebration of this personal transformation, making it an "inner celebration" for her.
