
Pallavi Kathak Gurukul
Publications
The Torchbearer of Kathak in America
The Untold Story of Guru Pallavi Degwekar — by Salonee Shatagar
Published by: Global Indian Artist™ LLC on March 10, 2026
Link to read: https://globalindianartist.com/the-torchbearer-of-kathak-in-america/

The publication of this article is a deeply proud and heartfelt moment for our Gurukul family. 🙏🏻💐
The inspiring journey of our beloved Pallavi Tai, the torchbearer of Kathak in America, has been beautifully featured worldwide in Global Indian Artist, through a thoughtful article written by her senior student Salonee Shatagar.
Global Indian Artist celebrates diaspora, dance, and dialogue — a digital home for dancers, thinkers, and storytellers worldwide, created by individuals who truly care about the arts and the artists who dedicate their lives to preserving them with sincerity and authenticity.
While Tai’s journey has been featured in publications before, this article is especially meaningful because it is the first time her story has been written by her own student, reflecting the deep gratitude and reverence that lie at the heart of the Guru–Shishya Parampara.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Global Indian Artist for the care and thoughtfulness with which they have featured our Tai. We feel honored that around the occasion of International Women’s Day, and alongside their beautiful new endeavor Kanakvalli Sarees — celebrating tradition, lineage, and rootedness, they found her journey worthy of reflection and inspiration.
We warmly invite you to read this thoughtful article that reflects the world of our Tai — a realm devoted entirely to Kathak. In the truest sense, she lives and breathes Kathak.
We are equally proud of students like Salonee Shatagar, whose gesture reflects deep respect and affection not only toward her Guru but toward the art form itself.
✨ Discover a life devoted to the art.
This is the quiet strength of the Guru–Shishya Parampara — where art is not merely taught, but lived, cherished, and carried forward across generations. 🍀🌸🍀
Baithak 2026 – Kathak in Intimate Splendor
Published by: Yathra Magazine on June 17, 2026
Link to read: https://www.yathraemagazine.com/baithak-2026-kathak-in-intimate-splendor/

We are overjoyed to share that our beloved Guru, Pallavi Tai, has been featured in the prestigious Yathra e-Magazine for her beautiful performance at Baithak 2026, graciously hosted by Guru Shambhavi Tai Dandekar.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Yathra Magazine team, and especially Shri Sugunan ji, for thoughtfully documenting and celebrating this memorable evening.
Our deepest pranaams to our Tai. 🙏 Your unwavering dedication to Kathak and the pursuit of artistic excellence continues to inspire us every day. Thank you for leading with humility, passion, and grace, and for showing us what it truly means to dedicate one's life to the arts. We are deeply grateful for the privilege of learning, growing, and walking this path under your guidance.
Sacred Offering in Motion – Reflections on the Akhanḍa–Dvādaśa Ghanṭā Nāda Yajña
Published by: Yathra Magazine on July 4, 2026
Our hearts are full as we share some truly special news—our Akhanḍa–Dvādaśa Ghanṭā Nāda Yajña has been featured in Yathra Magazine. ❤️
Seeing this extraordinary journey documented is deeply meaningful. The feature beautifully honors Pallavi Tai's vision, as well as the love, devotion, and countless hours of dedication that brought this historic offering to life. Every rehearsal, every performance, and every contribution from our Gurukul family became part of something far greater than ourselves.
This article is a celebration not only of the event, but of the spirit of the Guru–Shishya Parampara and the power of a community united by faith, discipline, and a shared purpose. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did, and that you feel the same sense of gratitude and pride we feel today. This recognition belongs to every student, volunteer, musician, supporter, and well-wisher who helped make this dream a reality.
Thank you to Yathra Magazine for capturing and sharing the heart of this unforgettable journey. ❤️🙏