We held a three day event - Kala Navarathri, which is a three evening dance and music festival, celebrating the spirit of victory of Dharma (Righteousness) on Sept 29, Oct 1, and Oct 2 in St. Louis.
Navaratri or Navadurga Parva happens to be the most auspicious and unique period of devotional sadhanas and worship of Shakti (the sublime, ultimate, absolute creative energy) of the Divine conceptualized as the Mother Goddess-Durga.
Soorya Performing Arts celebrated Navarathri with dance and music. Indian classical dances are rooted with the traditional Hindu temples. Temples not only kept alive the culture, traditions but also supported performing arts. Also, traditional performing arts also intertwined the philosophical works into its structure. All classical dances possess some degree of themes of "Durga" - the main deity of Navarathri.
We made the performance simple and elegant, by inviting one team for one day, so they can show their artistic proficiency totally. The evenings will begin with chants and prayers; followed by short Carnatic music recitals. The main dance performance will last for 90 - 100 minutes.
All programs were held in Gandhi Center, 717 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
Here is the link for pictures of this event.
September 30th, 2016 - at 6:30 PM - Nadam group from India will be performing the "Kathak ki Kanak" a group Kathak dances - Directed by Kala Ratna Guru Nandini Mehta
October 1st, 2016 - at 6:00 PM - Parashakti - Carnatic Vocal music by Guru Seema Kasthuri, with Venupuri Srinivas on Mrudangam, Shiva Sankalp on Mrudangam, and Priya Kanna and Neha Bhradwaj, supporting Vocals
October 1st, 2016 - at 7:00 PM - Venkateshwara Natya Mandira from India will be performing - Laya Lasya - a group Bharathanatyam performance - Directed by Nritya Visharada Guru Radha Sridhar .
(Awards bestowed on Guru Radha Sridhar)
October 2nd, 2016 - at 3:30 PM - Soorya Performing Arts presents - "Aindri" - a group Bharathanatyam performance - A special presentation from Kalayogi Guru Prasanna Kasthuri
