Stage Entertainment Schedule

12:00 PM | Natyom Dance Academy: Bhararatanatyam Dance

12:15 PM | Krishnaveni & the Natrajodissi Kalamandir: Odissi dance

Sri Krishna Leela
Krishna Leela is a dance drama depicting stories from Lord Krishna’s life – him stealing butter, stealing the cloths of the cowherd damsels of his village, and his battles with the snake demon Kaliya.

Batu Dance
The name “Batu” honors Lord Siva and his form of Batuka Bhairava. This dance depicts various sculptures of the famous Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa.

Artistic director: Krishnaveni Putrevu

12:45 PM | The Mayapuris: featuring a Dance Duet by Ganga & Vrinda Sheth

The Mayapuris bring their vibrant and energetic mix of rhythm and devotional song to Dallas for the first time. Featuring a fast-paced dynamic dance piece by Ganga Sheth & Vrinda Sheth titled “Perfect & Complete”.

1:15 PM | Dance by Vrinda Sheth: Her Merciful Glance

Lord Siva and his consort Parvati describe the unique attributes of the Goddess Radha in 12 intense verses of adoration. Live music composed and performed by Vish Sheth.

1:40 PM | Amie Maciszewski: North Indian Classical Music

Internationally acclaimed sitarist Amie Maciszewski presents the North Indian style of Indian classical music, accompanied by Rohit Khanna (vocals) and Paarth Kuntawala on the tabla (percussion).

2:10 PM | Akhil & Athul Nair and Maheswar Ajaykumar: South Indian Violin duo with Mridangam

Journey to South India and experience the intricacies of Carnatic music presented by teenage violin duo Akhil & Athul Gopakumar Nair accompanied by Maheswar Ajaykumar on the Mridangam (percussion).

2:40 PM | Ganga Sheth: Durga Stuti

Oddissi dancer Ganga Sheth honors the feminine energy of the Divine, Durga devi, who nourishes and protects the planted seed of Bhakti (spirituality).

3:00 PM | Krishna Mantra: Hare Krishna Mantra

Krishna Mantra, a jazzy jam-band, invites you to join in the call-and-response chanting of the Maha Mantra. Side effects include dancing and extreme-happiness!

Lyrics: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare | Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

3:30 PM | Gaura Vani: Kirtan

Multi-disciplinary artist, Gaura Vani, combines traditional Indian kirtan music with Western elements. Most known for his Mantra Music performances, Gaura Vani’s events are unifying and transporting – a mix of participatory rhythm and song, story and dance.