
The neuroscience community proudly recognizes Amrutha
Alibilli, Smrti Arava, Krisha Pandya, and Malavika Kattuparambil for
their exceptional achievement as members of the Moksha Indian Classical
Dance Team.
Competing at the Origins National Intercollegiate
Championship, Moksha secured an impressive second-place finish among
more than 50 distinguished university teams, including Cornell
University, Rutgers University, the University of California, Berkeley,
the University of California, San Diego, Rice University, and the
University of Texas at Dallas. This national competition represents one
of the most prominent stages for collegiate Indian classical dance in
the country.
Their accomplishment highlights the interdisciplinary
excellence of NEUR majors, demonstrating a commitment not only to
rigorous scientific study but also to cultural expression, teamwork, and
artistic mastery.
We commend these students for representing the University
of Maryland with distinction and for embodying the breadth of talent
within the neuroscience program.
Readers can explore more about Moksha’s journey and view their Origins performance here:
https://honors.umd.edu/2026/04/umd-moksha-dances-to-national-runner-up-finish-in-bharatanatyam-with-honors-students-in-the-lineup/