Performances | Talks | Workshops | Exhibitions
31 January - 2 February, 2025
Festival Curated by Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant
Rama Rasa
Evening Performances
Vishaka Hari
Ramayana - The Life Giving Tree
Harikatha
31st January, 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Kalakshetra Foundation
Sabari Moksham
Bharatanatyam Dance Production
Choreography: Rukmini Devi Arundale
1st February, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Ranjani - Gayatri
RAMA by RaGa
Music Performance
2nd February, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
JNMDA, Imphal
Manipuri Raas
Dance Performance
2nd February, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shankarananda Kalakshetra
Takkuvemi Manaku
Invocation - Dance Performance
31st January, 6:45 PM - 7 PM
Ramamrita
Talks (Free but requires registration)
Curated in Collaboration with Brhat and Dr. Anupama Kylash
Yashodeep Deodhar
'Adi-Ananta' - The eternal relevance of Valmiki's Adikavya
Talk
1st February, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dr DK Hari & Dr DK Hema
'Rama Setu' - An Engineering Marvel Across Millennia
Talk
1st February, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Anupama Kylash
Talachina Ramune Talacheda - Explorations in Sri Vishwanatha Sathyanarayana's Ramayana Kalpavrksam
Dance Demonstration
1st February, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Vikram Sridhar
'Krauncha to Ashoka Vana' - Ecological dimensions of the Ramayana
Talk
2nd February, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Prof Shrinivasa Varakhedi
'In Defence of Rama - A Story Retold' - Bhavabhuti's Uttara Ramacharitram
Talk
2nd February, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ami Ganatra
'Dharma and Dharma Sankata - Lessons from the Ramayana
Talk
2nd February, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Kalacharan
Workshops
Kathasvadanam
by Udaya Shreyas
Explore and learn story defining Shlokas of Valmiki Ramayanam
1st & 2nd February, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Cherial Painting Workshop
by Madhu Merugoju
Learn basics of the unique style of Cherial Painting
1st February, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Vastra Varnam
by Anusha Namburi
Create Wearable Art - Fabric Painting Workshop
2nd February, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Special features
Exclusive features of Ramayana Kalpavrksam
Exhibition | Framing Divinity - Devas in our homes
Vintage Lithographs from the collection of Pratima Sagar and MC Mohan
Artisan Corner
Throughout the festival
Shop cool merchandise from local artisans
Full Festival Schedule
Meet the Curator
Ananda Shankar Jayant
Festival Curator
Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant, is celebrated as one of India’s leading classical dancers, choreographers and dance scholars.
With an acclaimed and intense body of work that spans rich mythologies, historical chronicles, searing commentaries on topical issues, philosophical enquiry, poetry, story telling, and humour, Ananda, constantly stretches the boundaries of artistic endeavour, using the grammar and idiom of the classical dance format, making her presentations at once contemporary and evocative.Engaging in every aspect of dance, Ananda, is a prolific solo and ensemble performer, a much loved teacher and Guru, a critically acclaimed and brilliant choreographer, and is a sought after motivational and leadership speaker and writer.
Endowed with a natural flair for team playing and organisational acumen for collaborative work, Ananda has presented some of India’s signature festivals and conferences.
A TED speaker in 2009, Ananda actively lectures on breast cancer support and advocacy issues, having successfully battled the illness herself.
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