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Attention Hyderabad: Ramayana Kalpavrksam 2024 Is Here!
Event to be held between 29-31 March
The Ramayana Kalpavrksam, is set to return to Hyderabad, promising an immersive experience in the timeless epic of the Ramayana.
The festival takes its name from Srimad Ramayana Kalpavrikshamu, a monumental literary work comprising six volumes penned by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana, the inaugural recipient of the Gnanpeeth Award in Telugu literature.
Organized by Shankarananda Kalakshetra and Natyarambha in collaboration with Brhat, the multi-art festival is scheduled to take place at the CCRT Campus, Madhapur, Hyderabad.
Speaking about this year's event, renowned classical dancer, Padmashri awardee and the festival curator, Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant said, "After the remarkable success of last year's edition, we are thrilled to bring back Ramayana Kalpavrksam to Hyderabad, offering an unparalleled blend of tradition, artistry, and cultural heritage."
The event will feature an impressive lineup of special guests:
Performances:
Sri Rama Namam- Entha Ruchi Ra by Shankarananda Kalakshetra
Dhruva – Songs of Faith by Aayana Dance Company
Sri Rama Raksha – Storytelling and music by Vinaya Varanasi, with Vivek Sadashivam
Rejoice in Raghu - Musical evening by Indosoul by Karthick Iyer
Talks:
A Sacred awakening by Dushyant Sridhar
A Civilisation rises again: Ayodhya – A ground Report by Swati Goel Sharma
Svayambodha & Shatrubodha – Twin Wheels of a Civilisation - Nupur Sharma in Conversation with Pankaj Saxena
Sri Rama – Warp & Weft by Shefali Vaidya
Author Aabhas Maldahiyar in conversation Writer Shivakumar
Ramamrita - Immersive Arts Workshops:
Purushottama – Dance ideation workshop by Dr. Anupama Kylash
Ramayana Mantra Mala – Sanskrit Chanting by Uday Shreyas
Chitra Kaushalya – Digital arts by Lakshmi Ambady
Special Sessions:
Meet the legend – Chitra Visweswaran
Book Release - Babur – The Chessboard King
Kala Grama – Artisan corner, Bookshop, and more
So, mark your calendars for 29th to 31st March 2024, and join us at the CCRT Campus, Hyderabad, for an unforgettable journey into the timeless saga of the Ramayana.
Registrations at www.ramayanakalpavrksam.com
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