Have to Attend an Arangetram? Here Is What You Can Gift to Celebrate the Art of Movement(2019)

Arangetram means ‘taking the stage’. Arangetram in any art form is the first public performance by a learner or a student. This ceremony is done once the student has finished learning the fundamentals and the basics of that particular art form and is now ready to perform independently. The teacher or the guru of the student feels confident of his or her student and gives a green signal to conduct an Arangetram. In the public ceremony, the student is made to perform in front of an audience with proper costumes and accompaniments.

Below, we have jotted down some 10 appropriate gifts for an Arangetram ceremony. Select anything that fits your budget and choice.

This beautiful Swastika Diya featuring an antique look is the perfect gift for Arangetram ceremony. Priced at Rs. 89 only, this one would be suitable for the performer. It is made in metal and features an antique gold finish. Each piece comes packed in a cover and you can repack it in a gift wrapping paper. Diyas holds special significance in Indian customs and traditions. Many dance ceremonies often begin with the lighting of the lamp. This swastika shaped diya can be used for lighting in front of a God idol often kept on the stage.

If you are looking for an apt gift for someone inviting you for an Arangetram abroad, then you can buy this pretty Bharat Natyam dancer silhouette from etsy.com. Priced at $5.90 or Rs. 410 this painting will be a good gifting option. Bharatnatyam originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. Today, it is one of the most popular dance styles and is practised by male and female dancers across the globe. The print of the dancing woman was done using fade-proof pigment ink. The original drawing features dimensions of 8.5 x 11. It can be enlarged to any size and you can get it framed later. It can be printed on any kind of paper. On ordering this pdf, you get the required size and 1 jpg image of the original artwork scanned.

This lovely Lord Nataraja Idol from Divya Mantra would make the perfect gift for an Arangetram function. The Lord of Dance is beautifully carved in metal. It is 4.5 inches in diameter. You can buy this idol at Rs. 1,180 from snapdeal.com. Lord Nataraja is worshipped by all Indian dancers especially the Kathak and Bharatnatyam dancers. Gifting this idol to the performer will be a sign of motivation and encouragement. She can always treasure this statue as it will always remind her of her very first stage performance.

This lovely idol of Goddess Saraswati will be the priciest possession of the performer. Goddess Saraswati is known as the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts and science. Gifting this idol to the performer is a way of showering your blessings on the performer and conveying the message that may the Goddess always bestow her knowledge and power on you. This lovely brass idol is sculpted to perfection by master artisans. It is crafted with intricate detailing and dedicated craftsmanship. It weighs a total of 4 kg and features pretty shades of gold, brown and copper. In this idol, she is sitting on a lotus with her ‘veena’ in hand. The idol is priced at Rs. 7,800 and is available at Statue Studio.

If you are too confused about giving something suitable, then you can consider gifting this Bharatnatyam Shiksha book in Hindi. It contains all the important information and facts related to Bharatanatyam and will prove to be a valuable asset to someone who is learning the art form. It is priced at Rs. 330 and is available at amazon.in. The book comes in a paperback and has been authored by Dr Puru Dadheech.

You can never go wrong with a Lord Ganesha idol for someone who is performing at her Arangetram ceremony. This lovely marble idol of Lord Ganesha sitting on a marble chawki looks rich, elegant and very attractive. Priced at Rs. 552 at giveter.com, this idol features Lord Ganesha sitting on golden marble puja chawki. The weight of the idol and the chawki is 0.45 kg. This idol can be placed in the mandir at home or as a showpiece in the house on centre tables or side tables. The marble adds richness to the figurine while the pretty gold detailing makes it look elegant. The idol is further embellished with red and green stones which impart a dressy look to the statue.

This German silver bowl priced at Rs. 596 is available at flipkart.com. The elegant silver bowl is crafted from brass material and is microwave and freezer safe. The exquisitely designed German silver bowl comes with a spoon in substantial velvet lining wooden box. The German silver bowl features intricate carving and can be used as a tray or a bowl. It is dishwasher safe too making cleaning very easy. Silver and gold have always been gifted in traditional occasions and Arangetram is one such traditional occasion in India. This silver bowl will make for a perfect gift for the performer

These ghunghroos of 60 bells each will be the perfect gift for the performer at an Arangetram ceremony. They will prove to be a gift that the recipient will always cherish and remember for years to come. They are useful too as these high-quality Prisha ghunghroos can be used for Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and many other dance forms. The pair is available for Rs. 390 at flipkart.com.

These exclusive ghunghroos or a musical anklet is made by attaching a number of bells to a string of velvet or cotton pad strap which is then tied on the ankles. The bells are made from brass and have small iron balls inside them which move and create rhythmic sound with every movement of the leg. The bells give a decorative look to the anklets and often these anklets are finished with tassels to enhance their look further. The sounds produced by each ghunghroo differs in pitch depending upon the size of the iron balls and the size of the brass ghunghroos. The musical anklets are available according to the size and age of the dancer and one can buy accordingly. The number of lines of ghunghroos also differs with adults generally preferring 5 to 4 rows while kids starting with 1 or 2 rows of bells.

Dancers often wear big chunks of ornate jewellery while performing on stage to match with their heavy traditional costumes. This heavy poothali necklace will be the perfect gift for someone about to perform at her Arangetram. It has pretty pearls, red and green stones set with pretty intricate gold detailing. Dancers are always in need of such heavy imitation jewellery and this one is not only very pretty and majestic but also lightweight. It is priced at Rs. 441 and is available at dancejewelryonline.com.

A hip waist belt is also a good option for a gift for an Arangetram function considering the fact that dancers always wear one over their silk costumes to give definition to their dress. Buy this pretty red and green kemp stones hip waist belt. This imitation gold jewellery has pretty red and green kemp stones set in an ornate fashion. It is priced at Rs. 462 and available at vadaamalar.com. Gold ornaments are generally given by friends and close relatives to someone performing at her Arangetram and this one will be an ideal gift.