'Puja leaves an impression as if the figures in splendid dance postures from ancient sculptures came sequentially alive on the stage, adeptly with alacrity and acumen' - The HinduLink
'Charming stage presence... with neat movements and sure footwork, Puja saw this popular opening item through with élan... the varnam with its sparkling jathis and crisp arudis. The emphasis on clarity in mudra and adavu that are part of guru Lakshmanan’s style came through in her theermanams.' - The HinduLink
'Dance your cares away...The 19th annual Village Arts Coalition International Festival brought a wide variety of traditional art forms ' - DailyCamera.comLink
'Puja's recital was neat, with impressive footwork and good timing and one could see how much effort and rehearsals had gone into her joyous presentation.' - Narthaki.com Link
'Puja Allepalli’s embodiment of this large array of dances was stunning, as was her stamina.' - WorldDanceReviews.com Link
'Another Sensational Sunday...The series of Sunday afternoon programs that showcased visual and performing arts in the nearly century-old house' - Broomfield Enterprise Link
'Puja impressed with her footwork and accurate timing. ...exceptional persistence and passion...' - The HinduLink
'Far from her native home, Puja captured the attention of hundreds... earning a resonant ovation during Boulder's International Festival.' - The Daily Camera, BoulderLink
'Puja dazzled the audience in her Gopika Krishna Padam by the eloquence of her expressions.' - Nav Rashtra
'Puja enthralls the audience by her classic presentation of Bharatanatyam. Her dance created an atmosphere of quietude and serenity in the jam-packed IMA auditorium. She portrayed with elegance the form of Ardhanateshwar.' - Lokmat News
'Puja is one of our real cultural ambassadors…her rendition of the program was overwhelming and flawless' - Dr. Rajani Rai (former Lt. Governor of Pondicherry, India)
'She danced with perfection to the rhythmic beats of Nattuvangam showing a mastery over footwork.' - The Hitavada