Book Release in 2027

Sepia sculpture of Shiva as Nataraja, lord of dance, inside an ornate temple arch, flanked by a drum-playing bull-headed attendant and a standing goddess

Bharatanatyam:
A Dance of Patrons, Gods & Brides

By Swati Gupté Bhisé

An evocative exploration of Chola artistry, dance, royal patronage, devotion, temple sculpture, and living tradition through the lens of one of India’s foremost cultural voices.