Is a Loved One Having Their Bharatanatyam Arangetram? Here are 10 Gift Ideas to Make This Debut Even More Special (2019)

The word Arangetram traces its origin from Tamil where 'Arangu' refers to a stage and 'Ettam' refers to ascending or climbing. The Arangetram is the first or debut performance of a Bharatnatyam or Indian classical dance disciple. It is not easy in Indian classical dance to be ready for a debut performance. It takes years to be eligible to mark the first performance on stage.

Therefore, in Southern India, the occasion of Arangetram is celebrated in a big way. The events become grander when the families are well established and intellectual. On Arangetram, usually, the friends, family, teachers and well-wishers are present. The Arangetram performance is given by the individual without charging any cost for performing.

Even the historical facts have shown that the ritual of Arangetram dates back to the 2nd and 3rd Century. There have been age-old texts in which we find mention of Arangetram ritual. These days the ritual of Arangetram has been done lavishly such that it has crossed the popularity of a wedding in Southern India.

Consequently, Arangetram has now become a big business in India. There are gifts given to the teachers and the debut performers to celebrate the occasion. Also, snacks are to be served inside the performance hall. In foreign countries, where South Indians are settled the condition has reached its extremes.

Nowadays for the purpose of Arangetram, fancy brochures are printed featuring the pictures of teachers as well as the performing student. Lunches and dinners are being organized and rangolis made in the performance halls. Below is the information that you need to know about going to plan the Arangetram function. It gives you an insight into what needs to be focused on while planning the function.

To select a gift for your teacher and musicians, it is better if you go back to your cultural roots. The Arangetram gifts should justify the spirit of the occasion. The gifts exchanged during this occasion needs to be as unique as the occasion itself. Arangetram is an occasion of a lifetime in one's life, so there should be special gifting ideas to make the event even more special. Following gifting ideas can be considered on the occasion of Arangetram.

What can be a better gift than a statue of the God in a dancing mudra i.e. Natraj Statue? It is known that Lord Shiva used to perform this dance when in extreme moods. These forms of Natraj and mudra have been captured from that dance which is now available in the form of idols and paintings. It seems to be the perfect way to show your respect and gratitude towards your teacher, musicians and other people who played an important role. Such Natraj Statues are easily available in the metal avatar and are available at a reasonable price of Rs. 1,800 to 5,000 at Amazon. From the makers of BRK Handicrafts, this unique Natraj idol is a quality product and a perfect gift

The Bharatnatyam dance on the occasion of Arangetram is performed with full preparedness in terms of jewellery and clothing. After this, the dancer may well have regular performances and therefore such jewellery sets or clothes make for good gifts. You can find an option in several online sites. One such website includes this full set that contains 10 pieces such as the headgear containing the sun and the moon, the necklace, the bajuband, the rokadi, bangles, mattal, jimmiki etc. All this stuff is available on the Amazon for an affordable price. You can easily get a complete set of Arangetram dance jewellery set in the price range of Rs. 600 to 10,000 depending upon the design, quality and durability you choose. Check out this Khushi Bharatanatyam full set (10 Items) that is available at a price of Rs. 2,327.

Kuber is known as the God of wealth. Worshipping Kuber is known to enhance wealth in one's life. Due to this, a Kuber pot in silver metal is considered to be an auspicious gift. Keeping the Kuber pot at home is going to act like a magnet of blessings for wealth in your family. Therefore, whoever is going to receive it as a gift, will surely love the idea. The Kuber Pot looks very elegant and is classy too. Such Kuber pots are available at Wed Tree at an affordable price range of Rs. 180 to 200. It can work as a nice gifting option on your Arangetram ceremony without being heavy on your pockets.

Goddess Saraswati is considered to be a sign of auspiciousness when it comes to learning or studying activities in an individual's life. Before, every musical or dance ceremony, the Saraswati Vandana is a compulsory ritual. It is said that Goddess Saraswati is the controlling factor for your voice and wisdom. She also gives you the courage to perform. Therefore, gifting a painting or statue of mother Goddess will always bring good fortune The Goddess Saraswati idol/painting will not only decorate their house but also bring good blessings and luck and they will remember you for such a priceless gift. Consider this Saraswati Canvas Tanjore Painting from Amazon for Rs. 699 which has been painted in popular Tanjore style.

Temple jewels are a cultural heritage in Southern India. These sets showcase beautiful Indian craftsmanship and technique. In the ancient days, they were sold locally but now temple Jewelry sets are available on various websites and online portals which are beautifully crafted with temple and Goddess designs on them. Such sets are also available on Snapdeal at affordable prices. During Arangetram, you can look forward to gifting the sets to your loved ones and to your teachers and guides who helped in your journey to Arangetram. The price of the sets may range from Rs. 500 to 2,000 depending upon the design and quality, you choose. Jewellery sets make a perfect gifting idea and how much you want to invest depends on your budget. If you want to dress someone in the ethnic traditional way, the temple jewellery set is a perfect idea.

As per the essence of the occasion, where it is all about dance and music, what can be a better gifting option than Ghungroo? The Ghungroo is the soul of any traditional folk dance performance. The Ghunghroo sets can be easily made available for gifting purposes from any good music accessories shop. In case you do not have much time to shop the same, now a day everything is available online. Such Ghunghroo sets are available at even Big Basket. The price is also reasonable. The Brass Ghungroo are available for with four netted lines at a price of Rs. 568 approximately. The delivery of the portal is also very fast and is done within hours of placing the orders online or through a click on your mobile phone through their app.

Silk Sarees are always a wonderful gifting idea. Consider this Kanchipuram saree whose pink colour adds a special charm and is a sheer delight for everyone's eyes. An original silk saree is usually as high as Rs. 10,000-15,000 but it's a perfect choice for gifting, especially on the occasion of Arangetram. This gift will surely be loved by your teachers and they will cherish it whenever they wear. It is a safe gifting option if you don't want to take risks. This beautiful Kanchipuram Sari is available online on Sundarisilks at a price of Rs. 8,000 approximately with the doorstep delivery option.

The prosperous, lamp annam agal is a classy and subtle choice as the diyas are lit during any pious ceremony. They are lit in the temples of the house particularly in the entrance. They are known to bring positive energy inside everyone's life. There is no doubt that your gift will be liked by everyone. These lamps annams come in various metals and are available in gold finish. They can be easily found online or in stores, made of different materials and at different price points. One such website that provides the requisite quality of the material and the attractively designed Lamp Annam Agal is Thejus. They are available in the price range of Rs. 4,800 approximately. A person who has good taste in music and traditional dance is going to love such a gift with traditional and ritualistic sentiments.

Goddess Laxmi is the symbol of prosperity, wealth and blessings in Hindu culture. The Goddess Laxmi’s idols are placed by the Hinduism followers in their houses. Therefore, you must consider gifting Laxmi idols to your teachers and musicians who have supported you. Laxmi Idols with beautiful artisanship are available today in various metals. This Laxmi idol with pure expensive metal like Gold or Silver is perfect for your teacher. It is available at Thejus for Rs. 23,510.

Too expensive? Don't worry. Laxmi Idols in various sizes and mudras are available in a variety of materials so you can pick as per your budget. For instance, consider this statue made in cast bronze that costs around Rs. 899 at Amazon. Perfect for teachers and guests too.

If you are looking for a unique gift to be gifted to your Teachers and Guides on your Arangetram ceremony. Go to Four Seven, which provides a wide range of music charms in the form of key rings and small crafts for necklace pendants, earrings or any other accessories. There are plenty of beautifully crafted tiny pieces of good luck charms available on this website to choose from. This is a budgeted gift if you don't want to spend a humongous amount on the gift. The price per piece of art is around Rs. 600 to as high as Rs. 7,000. The product which we are suggesting is extremely beautiful and graceful. It can be bought at a price of Rs. 850. It is an elegant charm crafted to look like a Bharatanatyam dancer. The charm is made of pure sterling silver to boot.

Arangetram is not just a ritual ceremony but also a platform to recognize the young talent in the dance form of Bharatnatyam. The affair is no less than a wedding ceremony in Southern India. If you are planning for Arangetram it for your loved one in the family, a personal touch is required to be given in every corner from the decorations at the main entrance gate, to decorating the performance hall to what food needs to be served at the function in order to make the function a memorable one. Further, gifts for your teacher, musicians and the special people in your life who supported you to achieve the milestone must be chosen wisely with all your feelings into it. By planning strategically, you can organize a good event on the budget.

The occasion of Arangetram has gained global importance due to the migration of people to various corners of the world. Now all the information is available online and you can go to event planners and search for gift ideas. With the above ideas, let's make your Arangetram ceremony, a memorable one. After all, it is not easy to achieve this landmark.