A tribute to the Bharatanatyam guru who made her mark in Dakshina Kannada
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A tribute to the Bharatanatyam guru who made her mark in Dakshina Kannada

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In the late 1970s, the dance scene in Mangaluru was dominated by male gurus, with Jayalakshmi Alva being one of the few exceptions. An exponent of the Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam, Kamala Bhat deeply rooted in the tradition of the art form, having learned from renowned gurus such as Ullal Mohan Kumar, B.R. As one of guru Ullal Mohan Kumar’s senior-most students, Kamala trained under him for many years. Over 45 years of relentless work, Kamala Bhat became one of Mangaluru’s most respected Bharatanatyam gurus. When the student insisted on paying back, the guru simply smiled and said, “If you want to repay me, ensure that you continue to pass on the art with the same dedication and love that I have taught you.” Guru Ullal Mohan Kumar, now 91, misses his disciple, for he shared a deep, unique bond with her.

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