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Artist’s Reflection
I protect my inner sanctity very fiercely. For me, creativity cannot survive in chaos or emotional turbulence. It needs a certain quietness of mind and purity of intention.
Meditation, introspection, and most importantly, consistent riyaz are the spaces where I return to myself. My riyaz is something I try to protect deeply — to keep it nirmal… pure, sincere, and untouched by external noise or pressure.
In those moments of practice, there is no performance, no audience, no expectations. Only a dialogue between the body, the breath, and the tradition I have inherited.
That space of honest practice is what nourishes my creativity and keeps the joy of dance alive within me.
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About the Author
Junahi Rattann
Junahi Rattann, a distinguished Odissi virtuoso based in Delhi, is a beacon of the traditional Guru Deba Prasad Gharana, shaping the global dance landscape through 15 years of artistic excellence, leadership at Mudraangan Performing Arts Company, and pioneering “Pop Odissi” collaborations.
