My Guru Smt. Sutapa Talukdar is one of the finest artists I have ever witnessed. Her knowledge about the intricacies truly amaze me. I have been training in her institution for the last 13 years. Ma’am has been nurturing me and moulding me into a better performer with every minute detail of Odissi. I consider myself blessed to be under the guidance of her.

Gurukul is an established institution running successfully for the past 32 years. It is like a home for students with a good environment for learning as well as enjoying your classes.

- Oishanee Bhattacharjee

“It has been an incredible journey with Gurukul and Ma’am for last 1 year. Getting to know Odissi from a whole different point of view under Ma’am’s patronage and enjoying my virtual sessions thoroughly.”

- Madhurima, Arizona,(USA)

But my Guru has allowed me to realise my inner love for classical dance and turn it into my passion. Her teachings enlighten us with not just the intricacies of Odissi but also about the various aspects of life. My Guru has always been a source of love, knowledge, inspiration, and courage for me. I am really blessed to have her as my Guru. Having spent 14yrs of my life being associated with South Gurukul Society, I can indeed call it my second home. Being a part of the Creative Team under my Guru has allowed me to perform at various prestigious locations which have enhanced my dancing skills.

-Anusha Paul

Gurukul has been a very transformative journey for me. It has become a regular part of my life.

From learning intricate choreographies directly from my Guru, not only was I just shaped into being a dancer, but also as an individual with grace and discipline.

-Anushka Banerjee

My guru, Smt. Sutapa Talukdar is one of a kind whose love and diligence towards Odissi Dance is unsurpassable. She is the person who induced in me the love for dance. Regardless of her innate talent, she finds the best way to encourage each pupil in every sphere of life. Either by scolding or by adoring she always brings out the best in us. For us (her disciples) she is the epitome of beauty and knowledge and the absolute incarnation of Goddess Saraswati.

My guru, Smt. Sutapa Talukdar is one of a kind whose love and diligence towards Odissi Dance is unsurpassable. She is the person who induced in me the love for dance. Regardless of her innate talent, she finds the best way to encourage each pupil in every sphere of life. Either by scolding or by adoring she always brings out the best in us. For us (her disciples) she is the epitome of beauty and knowledge and the absolute incarnation of Goddess Saraswati.

-Anjistha Mallik

I am fortunate and blessed to have Sutapa Mam as my Guru. She is an epitome of grace and beauty. She has always encouraged us to try again when there is failure and helped to become confident and successful person in life. We shall be forever indebted to her for her contributions in our lives. No words is enough to describe Mam.

Gurukul is more than an institution. It is more like another home for all of us. Gurukul has given me much new experiences in my life.

-Ishani Boral