Press
Newspaper coverage of Jathiswara students and performances. Some articles link to the newspaper’s own site; older clippings have been transcribed here.
The Gainesville Sun, September 7th, 2013
Recital shows off classic Indian dance
Rhea Bansal's grandfather used to love watching Bharatanatyam dancers when he was in India. So, when Rhea showed an interest in dancing, he pushed her to learn...
The Gainesville Sun, September 26th, 2009
Ten-day Hindu festival draws far-flung families together
When you walk into the Gainesville home of Krishnaswami and Mathura Alladi, your eyes immediately dart to the right, toward the bright display of the puja room, or prayer room, adorned with 20 frames of Hindu gods and goddesses, neon-colored flowers, burning incense and kolam, or rice flower stencils...
The Gainesville Sun, May 6th, 2009
Bharathanatyam classical dance of India recital comes to Oak Hall
On Saturday, the Jathiswara School of Dance and Music presents its Third Annual Recital of Bharathanatyam classical dance of India. Admission to the 4 p.m. performance, to be held at Oak Hall High School's Cofrin Theatre, is free. The recital features 16 students from Jacksonville and Gainesville. The performers are all students of Mathura Alladi, director of Jathiswara School...
The Gainesville Sun, March 22nd, 2009
Telling a story through dance
Priti Walla, 7, plays the Hindu God Krishna during a performance of the Krishna Leela, choreographed by Mathura Alladi, during lndia Fest 2009 at Santa Fe College on Saturday. At back is Reeha Patel, 6...
The Hindu, March 20th, 2009
Emotions are universal
This is a story written by the Mathura Alladi's daughter, Amritha Alladi - The Andal Pasuram is a collection of poems in praise of Lord Vishnu, written by the young Kodhai, who was later revered as the only female saint among the twelve Azhwars. In “Vaaranam Aayiram,” Andal describes to her friend a dream of the wedding of her marriage to Lord Ranganatha...
Gainesville Sun, February, 26th, 2006
India fest 2006
An article clipping about Indiafest... Read more.
Gainesville Sun, March 23th, 2005
India fest 2005
India Fest 2005 celebration on the grounds of Santa Fe Community College’s northwest campus. Each year, the India Cultural and Education Center, which sponsors the festival, comes up with a different theme to teach Westerners about India...
The Gainesville Sun, September 2nd, 2004
Local United Nations group host fund-raiser
An article clipping depicting Amritha Alladi.
The Gainesville Sun, December 12, 2003
Day devoted to India: Cultural center organizes tribute to tradition
Sravya R. Keremane, 13, from left, Upuli Dissanayake, 12, and mira patella, 10, laugh...
The Gainesville Sun, November 13th, 2003
8th grader excels at dance, academics
The United States Achievement Academy has conferred Shruthi Rajarajan...
The Gainesville Sun, August 18, 2002
Youth group celebrates India's independence
A girl in an orange and green sari and jeweled headband high-fived friends in blue jeans and backpacks while diners washed down their chole, bundi and batura with Coke - a merging of India and America at a celebration Saturday...
The Florida Times Union, May 22, 2002
Hindu Society brings India culture to area
While religion, customs and clothing may vary dramatically from culture to culture, it seems that great food always equals a great time. This was definitely the case for the Hindu Society of Northeast Florida's India Fest, which was held Saturday at the Hindu Temple on U.S. 17 in Orange Park...
Star Banner, January 28th, 2002
Yoga classes taught at hall
An article clipping from the Star Banner...
NatyaRasa, The Essence of Dance
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