Guru
Smt. Chandna (Veturi) Talluri
Chandna is a versatile Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer, renowned for her notable performances and innovative blend of dance and visual art (Chitra Natyam). Holding dual master's degrees in Software Engineering and Kuchipudi, she is a passionate performer, choreographer, and researcher and a full-time seasoned software professional based in California, USA.
Chandna has had the privilege of performing globally, which has shaped her identity as an artist and educator and earned her numerous accolades. Dedicated to community service and mentorship, she collaborates with local organizations and guides emerging dancers. As a member of CID UNESCO and KnowYourRoots, she works to preserve and promote dance as a cultural expression.Chandna began her training in Bharatanatyam under the guidance of eminent Natyacharya, Guru Sri V.S. Ramamoorthy, and learned Kuchipudi from Guru Nataraja Ramakrishna at the age of four, continuing her studies under Smt. Uma Rama Rao for several years.
Nartanaalaya – The Temple of Dance
Chandna is the founder and Artistic Director of “Nartanaalaya – The Temple of Dance,” established to promote the art of dance. Over the decades, she has choreographed and performed numerous dance pieces and ballets in India, London, Cambodia, Greece, and across the USA. Her journey is marked by continuous growth, fueled by a profound love for dance, a commitment to community service, and a belief in dance's power to inspire and unite.
My humble attempt inspired from Maate Varnam::
మాతే అఖిల భువన వర దాతే Maate akhila bhuvana vara daate
మాతే మా జీవన మార్గదర్శ గ్యాతే || Maate maa jeevana margadarsa gyate ||
సుందర రూపిణి నిన్ను వర్ణించ నా తరమా Sundara roopini ninnu varnincha naa taramaa
లక్ష్మీ దేహిని నిన్ను పూజించ నా వరమా || Lakshmi dehini ninnu pujincha naa varamaa ||
నారాయణ వరమై యోగానంద ప్రియవై Narayana varamai yogananda priyavai
ఉత్తమ భాషిణివై చందన భూషిణివై || Uttama bhashinivai chandana bhushinivai ||
శ్రేష్ట ప్రదే సృష్టి ప్రియే శ్రేయస్కరే Sreshta prade Srushti priye Shreyas kare
అన్నపూర్ణే ప్రేమస్వరూపే సహనశీళే || Annapoorne premaswarope sahanasheele ||
మాతే మా జీవన వర దాతే Maate maa jeevana vara daate
మాతే అఖిల భువన సృష్టి గ్యాతే || Maate akhila bhuvana srushti gyate ||
O Mother, the giver of boons to the entire universe
O Mother, the guide of our life's path ||
O beautiful one, is it within my capability to describe you?
O embodiment of Lakshmi, is it my fortune to worship you? ||
Blessed by Narayana, beloved of Yoganand
Excellent speaker adorned with sandalwood paste ||
Bestower of excellence, lover of creation, provider of prosperity
O Annapoorna (giver of nourishment), embodiment of love, endowed with patience ||
O Mother, giver of our life's boon
O Mother, visualizing the creation of the entire universe ||