Nritya Nāda: An Illustrative Essence in Swara and Tāla

Date and Time: Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 6pm

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

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Venue: C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003, India

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Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: Nritya Nāda: An Illustrative Essence in Swara and Tāla

Conceptualized and directed by : Dr. Sucharita Khanna

 

Choreographer: Chitra C. Dasarathy

Composer: Praveen D. Rao

Melodious taranas by Dr. Veena Pani Shukla

Performers:  Dr. Sucharita Khanna; Aparnika Sahu; Tarini Chandrashekhar; Harshit Singh; Karuna Solomon; Anyesha Kheria; Vandita Bhandari; Shivanshi Agarwal.

Nritya Nāda is a Bharatanatyam dance ballet based on the original ragas of the five faces of Panchamukhi Shiva and Devi Parvati. Through its artistic narrative, it beautifully conveys the timeless ethos of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, while celebrating the profound beauty and spiritual depth of Indian classical music. The production features several bandish compositions by Padma Shri Balwantrai Bhatt and Shri Shankar Shripad Bodas.

Collaboration: Kalanidhi – Centre for Performing Arts, Kanpur

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