This is the Hindu god Ganesh. He is the remover of all obstacles. He recently sat stageside for the Arangetram of Hemangi, Poorvi, and Sachi. Arangetram is a Tamil language word. Its earliest written reference is in a third-century book titled “Silappadikaram” by Prince Ilango Adigal; it roughly translates to “Ascending the Stage”. The Arangetram is the graduation concert for young dancers completing their training in classical South Indian temple dance known as Bharata Natyam. These three young ladies have completed their dance studies and over the next few days, I will be featuring some of my favorite images from their wonderful performance.