Ghungroos for Gauri

Gauri and her sister Nandini are very different. Gauri loves soccer and skateboarding; she is bold and energetic. Nandini prefers dance and dresses with care. She is calm, graceful, and confident. One day, Gauri watches Nandini practise Bharatanatyam. She hears the soft jingle of her sister’s ghungroos. The sound fascinates her and she decides she wants to try dancing too. Nandini begins to teach her the steps, the mudras, and the rhythm. Gauri tries her best, but she feels clumsy. Her ghungroos sound uneven and she wobbles.

Gauri feels disappointed and wonders if she will ever dance well! Will her rough-and-tumble spirit ever find its own grace and poise?

This story based on author-illustrator Neha Rawat’s childhood experiences, encourages children to try new things and grow beyond expectations. It is a powerful reminder that we are more than our dominant traits and that dance belongs to everyone!

Book releases on 13 October 2026.