Mangaluru :

We are proud to announce that one of its senior most disciples of Bharathanjali, Vandana Rani has completed her Vidwath Anthima examinations conducted by the KSEEB and Vandana Rani becomes one among the toppers in the Dakshina Kannada region! Her constant perseverance, unending passion and unmatched devotion for over fourteen years in her journey of Bharathanatyam have made possible the achievement of this remarkable feat!

Vandana Rani is the daughter of Sri Kedige Vasanth Rao and Smt. Roopa Rani Vasanth. She is the disciple of Guru Smt. Prathima Shridhar and Guru Sri Shridhar Holla of Bharathanjali, Mangaluru. She appeared for the Vidwat Anthima examinations in 2021 and has secured 87% (distinction). She is one of the principal dancers at Bharathanjali and has performed with her Gurus at prestigious festivals like Natyanjali festival at Chidambaram, Mysore Dasara, Hampi Utsava, Alvas’ Nudisiri to name a few.

Having completed her senior grade in Carnatic music, she has undergone training for a decade, under Guru Smt. Satyavathi Mudambadittaya, Mangaluru and Guru Shri Madhur Balasubramanya, Udupi and has many notable renditions to her credit. She has assisted Bharathanjali as the vocalist for some of its festivals and performances. She completed her under graduation in pure sciences from St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru and is currently pursuing her post-graduation studies in Bharathanatyam from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.