Seeta Haran

Odissi (Classical Dance)

30th January, 7:15 PM - 8 PM

A distinguished Odissi danseuse, Smt. Sujata Mohapatra inherited the devotion for the classical form as the disciple and daughter-in-law of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. An outstanding artist, her lifelong adherence to Odissi is evidenced by her global performances and a multitude of prestigious accolades, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and an honorary Doctor of Literature degree. Preetisha Mohapatra, the next generation's rising star, continuing the exquisite Odissi legacy of her grandfather, Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Carnatic Music

30th January, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sandeep Narayan is a celebrated Carnatic musician and vocalist, known for his melodious voice and emotive performances that connect with modern audiences. Though born in Los Angeles, California, he made a first-of-its-kind "reverse migration" to India in 2006 to pursue his music full-time. His career has earned him major recognition, including the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, a Juno Award nomination for the album Arul in 2024, and an invitation to become a GRAMMY® Voting Member in 2025.

Ramayana

Puppetry styled Dance Drama

31st January, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Founded in 1952 by Shanti Bardhan, The Little Ballet Troupe pioneered drawing ballet inspiration from folk traditions, emphasizing collective artistry over individual stardom. This legacy continues as the Ranga Sri Little Ballet Troupe, which is known for its unique puppetry-themed style of performance and boasts an impressive repertoire of 36 full-length ballets.

TBD

Rajasthani Folk Music

31st Janurary, 7:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Bhungar Khan Manganiar, a recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, continues a seven-generation Manganiyar musical tradition, having performed his group's magic in over 45 countries. He actively preserves this disappearing folk music heritage by training the next generation through his 2007 institution, Dharohar.

Maryādā and Dharma: The Rāmāyaṇa’s timeless Message

Talk
1st February, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi is a distinguished Sanskrit scholar, academic administrator, and current Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, recognized for his expertise in Indian Knowledge Tradition and Computational Linguistics.

An author of over fifty books and publications, he was conferred the Maharshi Badarayan Vyas Samman (2007) for his significant contributions to Sanskrit education and traditional knowledge systems.

Tradition Reimagined

Contemporary Classical Music
1st February, 7:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Carnatic 2.0, led by music producer and iPad performer Mahesh Raghavan, is a pioneering band that brings Carnatic music into the modern age. The ensemble features the dynamic violinist Shravan Sridhar, the soulful vocalist Sharanya Srinivas, and the rhythmically sensitive mridangam and konnakol artiste Akshay Anantapadmanabhan accompanied by Mylai Karthikeyan on Nadaswaram and Sunil Kumar on Tavil.

Together, they deliver a contemporary take on traditional Carnatic music, infusing it with electronic elements while adding an Indian classical twist to popular songs from today’s pop culture.

Sita Rama Kalyanam

31st January, 7 AM - 9 AM
Hanumat Darshanam
1st February, 7 AM - 9 AM

Pravachanam - Talk

Sri Chaganti Koteswara Rao, a renowned spiritual speaker and 'Pravachana Chakravarthy', has delivered thousands of impactful discourses on ancient scriptures and social Dharmas, notably blending them with contemporary social issues to guide individual conduct, strengthen human relations, and promote personality development among students. He is highly respected for his contribution to Sanathana Dharma and his strict personal vow to deliver all his discourses free of financial benefit.

Restoring and raising a confident India

Raghava Krishna in Conversation with Ananda Shankar Jayant

31st January, 10 AM - 11 AM
Conversation

Raghava Krishna is a dynamic leader with 24 years of experience spanning game development at Electronic Arts, public policy, and education, now focusing on Cultural Story-Telling and Indic Knowledge Systems through his Brhat initiatives. He leverages his expertise in creative product development and leadership to provide an Indian civilizational worldview on global challenges.

Restoring and raising a confident India

Raghava Krishna in Conversation with Ananda Shankar Jayant

31st January, 10 AM - 11 AM
Conversation

Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant is an eminent classical dancer, choreographer, and scholar, recognized with the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar. She is the Artistic Director of Shankarananda Kalakshetra, and a digital innovator who created Natyarambha, a globally-followed Bharatanatyam practice app, with her e-book Kutty Kahani being highlighted by the Prime Minister of India. She is also a sought-after motivational speaker, is a TED speaker in 2009, and a former senior officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service.

Heritage Tech - Recover Roots, Revive Culture
31st January, 11 30 AM - 12 30 PM
Talk

Dr. Mohan Raghavan is a distinguished Associate Professor at IIT Hyderabad, merging computational neuroscience and India-specific Generative-AI as part of the BharatGen consortium. As the founding head of Heritage Science and Technology, he applies data science to create digital Yoga studios and curate Indic Heritage databases, co-authoring a foundational textbook on Indic Knowledge Systems.

Reclaim History - Regain Identity

1st February, 10 AM - 11 AM
Talk

T. S. Krishnan is a respected author and historian with a distinguished body of research on South Indian history, epigraphy, and classical Tamil literature, contributing to a deeper understanding of Indian political, religious, and cultural history. He has authored multiple books on major dynasties, including the Cholas and Gupta, and translated important Sanskrit and scholarly works such as Madura Vijayam and Arthaśāstra into Tamil.

Parenting a Bharateeya Future

1st February, 11 30 AM - 12 30 PM

Talk

Rekha Achyutuni, Founder of Hindu Parenting, is a writer and educator dedicated to helping parents raise children with a strong Hindu consciousness who can thrive in the modern world. She blends ancient Hindu wisdom, including Alankara Shastra, with modern applications to enrich communication skills and appreciation for classical art forms.

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