About Rukmini Devi Arundale

Rukmini Devi Arundale (February 29, 1904 – February 24, 1986[1] ) was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer in Indian classical dancer form of Bharatnatyam, and also an activist for animal rights, animal welfare and vegetarianism. She is considered the most important revivalist in the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam from its original \sadhir\ style, prevalent amongst the temple dancers, Devadasis,[2][3] she also worked for the re-establishment of traditional Indian arts and crafts. Though she belonged to the Indian upper-caste she espoused the cause of Bharata Natyam, which was considered a low and vulgar art in the early 1920s. Recognizing the beauty and spiritual value of this art form, she not only learned the dance, but also presented it on stage in spite of strong public protests. Rukmini Devi features in India Today\s list of \100 People Who Shaped