I am thrilled to announce the first “Mythili & Rajappan New Choreography Endowment“, which is part of a series of four annual donations that has been set up to continually support the creation of remarkable innovative dance works and new productions by gifted Bharatanatyam practitioners. This initiative is in honor of my parents who were dedicated to fostering a strong foundation for the growth of arts and artists. Throughout the years, their inspiration has led MDA to contribute a substantial sum of $708,428 through our dance productions to various philanthropic endeavors . Building upon this legacy, the New Choreography Endowment is an expansion of this commitment. MDA is proud to partner with Spirit of Margazhi Utsav an esteemed platform for the innovative exploration of Indian classical arts, to bestow this first endowment. It is an honor to present this annual award to the distinguished Bharatanatyam artist, teacher, and choreographer, Vid. Pavitra Krishna Bhat for 2025. His exceptional talent is showcased in the 2025 Spirit of Margazhi Utsav series below, where he debuted a new choreography work inspired by the heavenly composition of HH Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji.