About Us
A Journey Through Art
A Journey Through Art
Prayana — meaning "journey" — is an artistic path where dance becomes a language of storytelling, expression and exploration. Rooted in Bharatanatyam yet open to contemporary creativity, every step moves toward something deeper.
Where Tradition Meets Transformation
Prayana was inaugurated on 24 June 2023 in Tripunithura by Sri Shijith Nambiar and Srimati Parvathi Menon. From that first gathering of students and teachers, it has grown through dance training, performances, choreography, productions, workshops and collaborations.
A Space for Artists
To create a space where tradition, creativity and individuality meet — nurturing confident, expressive artists who carry the art forward.
What We Stand For
- ✦Meaningful dance education
- ✦Preservation of classical traditions
- ✦Creative and individual expression
- ✦Original choreography and productions
- ✦Performance opportunities
- ✦Artistic collaborations
- ✦A supportive community for dancers and artists
Rooted in Tradition. Growing Through Exploration.
Our training begins with the foundations of Bharatanatyam — Adavus, Nritta, Nritya, Natya, Abhinaya, Mudras, Tala, repertoire and theory, including the foundational concepts of the Natyashastra.
Students are guided through the traditional performance journey — Chilanka Pooja, traditional performances and Arangetram — building discipline, knowledge and quiet stage confidence.
Balance of Tradition & Exploration
Prayana weaves together Bharatanatyam, contemporary movement, Abhinaya, storytelling, music and visual expression — a deliberate balance between tradition and exploration.
We Create
- ✦Artistic choreography
- ✦Concept-based choreography
- ✦Thematic productions
- ✦Dance productions
- ✦Location-based choreography
- ✦Theatrical choreography
- ✦Theatrical Bharatanatyam
Every Form of Expression
PAUSE
PAUSE is an original Prayana production exploring the space between life and death — blending Bharatanatyam and Contemporary dance through memory, struggle, time and emotion.
Directed & Choreographed by Limna Lakshmanan
The Journey Between
Tradition gives us roots.
Creativity gives us wings.
Prayana is the journey between them.
Prayana — A Journey Through Art
The Heart of Prayana
Limna Lakshmanan
Founder & Director
Bharatanatyam artist with 15+ years of experience. Trained for six years under Sri Shijith Nambiar and Srimati Parvathi Menon and graduated in Bharatanatyam from RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura. She has performed at platforms including the G20 cultural meet and IIT Hyderabad, and is currently training under Mavin Khoo.
Sri Shijith Nambiar
Mentor & Co-Inaugurator
Inaugurated Prayana on 24 June 2023 in Tripunithura alongside Srimati Parvathi Menon, laying the foundation for its artistic vision and classical training.
Srimati Parvathi Menon
Mentor & Co-Inaugurator
Inaugurated Prayana on 24 June 2023 in Tripunithura alongside Sri Shijith Nambiar, guiding its approach to tradition, expression and performance.
