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Hidden Histories of Indian Women | Manu Pillai Part 3
SparX by Mukesh Bansal
Preservation of Cultural Dance Forms
Rukmini Arandale, a Brahmin lady, is criticized for sanitizing Bharatnatam by removing its erotic elements to cater to elite Brahmin women, while Balasarasvaty, from the Devadasi tradition, defends the dance's original form. The tension arises between these two towering figures due to their different approaches towards preserving Bharatnatam. Devadasi's faced discrimination and were deemed as negative influences in Indian society, leading to the passing of laws to abolish the system. Mutulakshmi Redi, a trained doctor and former Devadasi, played a pivotal role in advocating for social reform by condemning the traditional practice.
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