In the olden days, after years of arduous training, students were identified by their Guru based on the years of dedication towards learning the artform and thus were staged for the first time in an event called Arangetram.
As ardent believers of Guru-Shishya parampara, NLD follows this concept of Arangetram to the fullest thus having accomplished 9 Arangetrams with such dedication and sincerity over a period of 5+ years. 
Arangetram or "Maiden Performance" is when a student, after completion of basic training, presents a solo recital beginning with very basic to complicated pieces. This exhibits utmost dedication along with expressions that display maturity in understanding the core meaning of the pieces. The repertoire of the entire Arangetram is called a 'Maargam', which is the path to learning the intricacies of Bharatanatyam as an art form. The dancer is trained to complete the Maargam with minimal breaks showcasing his/her stamina by dancing for at least two hours with the able support of live accompaniment.