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          Rukmini Devi (Arundale) once wrote, “I brought a small sapling of the great Banyan in the Theosophical Society and on the 1st January

          Leela Samson's biography Rukmini Devi: A Life released recently, unravels the events of her life, and the deeply personal relationship she had with the author.!

          Rukmini Devi Arundale

          Indian dancer and choreographer (1904–1986)

          Rukmini Devi Arundale (née Sastri; 29 February 1904 – 24 February 1986)[1] was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, and an activist for animal welfare.

          She was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India. The most important revivalist of Bharatanatyam from its original 'sadhir' style prevalent amongst the temple dancers, the Devadasis, she also worked for the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and crafts.

          Rukmini Devi Arundale.

        1. Rukmini Devi Arundale.
        2. Rukmini Devi Arundale dedicated her life to reviving and promoting Indian classical dance, especially Bharat Natyam.
        3. Leela Samson's biography Rukmini Devi: A Life released recently, unravels the events of her life, and the deeply personal relationship she had with the author.
        4. Rukmini Amma was a visionary who believed education was about refining oneself with discipline, devotion and dedication.
        5. Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian classical dancer and theosophist.

          6. She espoused the cause of Bharatanatyam which was considered a vulgar art form in the early 1920s. Recognising its beauty and value, she not only learned the dance, but also presented it on stage despite strong public protests.

          Rukmini Devi features in India Today's list of '100 People Who Shaped India'.[2] She was awarde