The Legendary Kathak Dancer & Guru
I came across the profile of Kadamb Centre on Instagram and was instantly mesmerized by the presence of The Artist who had woken up the souls of many not only through her art but also by being who she was. I remember watching her videos and photos for almost an hour that night. An intense desire had risen inside me – I wanted to meet her.
If I had acted on that desire on time, I would have had a wish fulfilment experience.
She passed away on 12th April this year (2025). In one of her interviews, I heard her saying that she didn’t like to be called a Guru. I hope she knows that even in her passing away she had taught someone she had not even known, a very powerful lesson – Things can wait but people may not. If you want to see someone or express yourself, this is your moment. Just do it!
It’s not only her artwork that holds our attention and makes an impression on the soul but also who she was as a person and the way she lived her life – so powerful and high vibrational.
Dear Guru Kumudini Lakhia Ji, your personality was unfiltered expression of the power you held in your beingness. Even a drop of it is enough to raise the consciousness of many today and tomorrow. Thank you!
Photo Credit: Kadamb Centre for Dance founded by Legendary Kathak Artist Padma Bhushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia.
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