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MEET THE FOUNDERS
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Bhuvana Prakash Mandara
Bhuvana Prakash Mandara
Bhuvana, a Bharatanatyam artiste with over 22 years of experience and over 1200 stage performances to her credit. She began her dance journey at the age of five, training under Guru Lakshmi N. Murthy and later under Guru Kalayogi K. P. Satish Babu. Her performances have graced prestigious stages including the "Mysuru Dasara" and the "Republic Day Parade, New Delhi" (2022)... Read More...
Sandeep Mandara
Sandeep Mandara
Sandeep, combines a career in audit and finance with a deep engagement in the creative arts, supporting Dhātrī Kalāmandira as its Treasurer and co-creator of its vision. With over nine years of experience in audit and finance, Sandeep supports the institution as its Treasurer, while also bringing his expertise in cinematography, media design, and photography. Having received training from stalwarts such as Anand Sharan and Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, his... Read More...
NAME: MEANING & ESSENCE
NAME: MEANING & ESSENCE
Dhātrī (Sanskrit: धात्री) means “nurturer” or “one who sustains” - a name that reflects the institute’s role as an enabler of classical Indian arts. Kalāmandira (Sanskrit: कलामंदिर), meaning “temple of arts,” evokes a space of reverence, learning, and transformation. Together, Dhātrī Kalāmandira represents a sanctuary where the timeless traditions of music, dance, and performance are cultivated with care, discipline, and devotion.
ABOUT THE LOGO
ABOUT THE LOGO
The Logo embodies the essence of Mahadevi in her nurturing form as Dhātrī. Mahadevi rises from a wave-like form, symbolizing emergence, transformation, and the rhythmic essence of life, much like classical dance itself.
Her posture, marked by a serene Hamsasya Mudra, shaped like a swan’s beak, is associated with marking the auspicious occasion of attaining knowledge imparted by the Guru. A lotus crown above her head and a vermillion 'bottu' on her forehead highlights her spiritual sovereignty. The bold use of black and vermilion in her adornments conveys strength, creativity, and devotion.
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