New Delhi: Bharatnatyam exponent Rukmini Devi Arundale is honoured by Google, which designed a doodle on her birthday to give tribute to the great artist and danseuse.
Rukmani Devi passed away in 1986 is considered the most important revivalist of Bharatnatyam from it’s original ‘Sadhir’ style prevalent among Devadasis (temple dancer).
Rukmani was born in Madhurai and get her dancing skills under the watchful eyes of Mylapore Gowri Amma and perfected her technique under the guidance of Pandanallu Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai. She was also nominated to Rajya Sabha in 1952 and re-nominated in 1956as a member of Rajya Sabha and remained on the board until her demise in 1986. She was also awarded by Padma Bhuhsan in 1956 and Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowship in 1967 for her immense contribution to the Indian classical dance.
And today she is honoured by Google Doodle as well. Which emphasis that the artist and the great talent can never be demise.