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  • Recently, a book titled ‘Rukmini Devi Arundale: Arts Revivalist and Institution Builder’ has been published.

 

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  • About Rukmini Devi (1904 – 1986)
    • Born in Madurai (Tamil Nadu).
    • She was an Indian classical dancer and active member of Theosophical movement.

 

  • Key contributions
    • Known for catalysing the renaissance of Bharatnatyam.
    • Earlier, Bharatanatyam was associated with temple dancers (Devadasis) and looked down upon by society.
    • Founder of Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras (Chennai) to impart the young true spirit of Art.
    • Played instrumental role in enactment of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 by the Parliament.

 

  • Achievements
    • She was the first women nominated to Rajya Sabha in 1952.
    • Awarded Padma Bhushan in 1956, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship in 1967.

 

  • Values: Compassion, Non-violence, Rationalism, etc. 
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