![]() Priyadarshini has also carried on workshops for the SPIC MACAY, Indian Rural and Cultural Development along with Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan in addition to her many noteworthy performances. She has also executed a television serial on dance. Sri Swamimalai K. Rajarathnam and Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan were her Gurus. Amongst the present Bharata Natyam dancers, Priyadarshini is one of the most sought after proponent of bharatnatyam. For her stupendous performances and significant contribution to the field of Indian classical dance, she has received many awards and honours. These include: "Kalaimamani", which is considered as the highest award of the state of Tamil Nadu; "Vasanthalakshmi & Narasimhachari" Talent Endowment Award conferred by the Narada Gana Sabha; "Singar - Maini" given by the Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai. Presently Priyadarshini Govind lives in Madras (presently known as Chennai). In an active manner, she is involved in cultural affairs. |