Academically, Anita is a sociology and philosophy scholar, who has a grounded knowledge of human psyche whether it be personal life or artistic life. Her literary works are the brainchild of her longing to write comprehensive books on Bharatanatyam, for all age groups. Her profound familiarity in various genres is exemplified through her narrations with citations from ancient Indian texts like Veda, Upanishad, Sutra, till contemporary World literature.

Message in Movements

2008

Message in Movements

Essence of Bharatanātyam

Samata Books, Chennai

Message in Movements

2013,2020, 2024

Message in Movements

Abhinaya Darpanam, An Illustrated Translation

B.R. Rhythms, New Delhi

Abhinaya Darpanam

2021

Abhinaya Darpanam

Mudrā-s: Single Hand Gestures

Vedathek Publishing House, Bangalore

Hasta Mudrā-s

2023

Hasta Mudrā-s

Hand Gestures of Indian Dance

Vedathek Publishing House, Bangalore

You Are Your Desires

2024

You Are Your Desires

How An Ancient Indian wisdom template will help you tap into your desires and shape your destiny

Notion Press, Chennai