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March 31 - April 4, 2026 Thiruvananthapuram
International conference, SUTRA TO SOUL: NAṬYASASTRA IN CONVERSATION WITH THE WORLD.
Organised by the Astikya Foundation with the support of the Govt of Kerala and IGNCA, this initiative is designed as a global journey that begins with its inaugural edition in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala—the hometown of the foundation—before spreading to multiple locations across the world in subsequent phases.
The conclave is dedicated to bridging ancient textual wisdom with contemporary global expression through a rigorous blend of applied Naṭyasastra. The inaugural resource persons include Dr. Bharat Gupt, Dr. N.P. Unni, Dr. Rajasree Warrier, Dr. N.J. Nandini, and Dr. C.P. Unnikrishnan, among others. Every edition will feature:
*IN-DEPTH PRACTICAL EDUCATION: Intensive masterclasses and workshops led by master pedagogues, such as our upcoming sessions with Dr. Sheela Unnikrishnan and Dr. Sujatha Mohan.
*SCHOLARLY PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Highly intellectual, interactive academic sessions and symposia providing a platform for research and deep discussion on the practice of the Naṭyasastra (April 3 & 4).
*The first phase in Trivandrum includes a series of Pre-Conference Masterclasses from 31 March to 4 April 2026 at the K. V. Surendranath Trust.
*A highlight of the event will be an evening (April 3 or 4) dedicated to presenting the MARGI SATHI SMRITHI PURASKARAM to veterans Kalamandalam Gopi and Chitra Visweswaran.
Info: astikyafoundation@gmail.com
April 1, 2026 Benares
Ileana Citaristi presents a Lec-Dem and talk on Odissi dance by the Upendra Bhanja Odia Chair of the Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Arts.
Info: icitaris@gmail.com
April 2, 2026 New Delhi
Shruthe Raammohan, daughter and disciple of Sasirekha Raammohan, presents a Bharatanatyam recital at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center, 7pm. All are welcome.
Info: sasirekharaammohan@gmail.com
April 7, 2026 Kolkata
Srijan Chhanda presents GURU SMARANAM 2026, a special commemorative evening marking the 22nd death anniversary of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. The evening will feature performances by Ratikant Mohapatra, Sharmila Biswas, Priyadarshini Govind, Tanusree Shankar Dance Company and Dr. Rajib Bhattacharya.
At: Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata, 6pm
April 7 & 8, 2026 New Delhi
A landmark dance-theatre production GĪTA GOVINDA – WHERE THERE IS RĀDHĀ, THERE IS HARI, a reimagining of the 12th-century Sanskrit masterpiece Gīta Govinda by Jayadeva Goswami. Featuring music by Shubha Mudgal, the production centres on the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. The narrative unfolds through three distinct characters—Radha, portrayed by Shimran Zaman; Krishna, portrayed by Shivam Sahni; and Sakhi, portrayed by Kenisha Tandwalia—each brought to life by individual performers within a seamlessly woven narrative.
At: Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi, 7pm
April 9 & 10, 2026 New Delhi
Vaishali Kala Kendra presents the 38TH GURU PRANAM UTSAV 2026.
-9th April 2026 | Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre | 7pm onwards
The festival opens with performances by the senior disciples of Guru Dr. Jyoti Shrivastava, along with her own presentation, and special performances by Prathibha Prahlad, Meenu Thakur and Shaily Chatterjee.
-10th April 2026 | Amaltas Auditorium, India Habitat Centre | 7pm onwards
A musical evening featuring vocal recital by Siddharth Kishore, tabla recital by Shubhendu Das and flute recital by Siddharth Dalbehera, offering a nuanced experience of classical music in both harmony and individual brilliance.
Info: vaishalikalakendra@gmail.com
April 11, 2026 Mumbai
Placing emotional honesty at its core, ‘MEHEK’ brings together two stellar artists - Aditi Mangaldas & Aakash Odedra - united across generations. Centered on a relationship seldom acknowledged, between a mature woman and a younger man, the choreography unfolds through proximity, vulnerability, doubt, and attentive physicality. MEHEK will be presented by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The performance moves beyond traditional Kathak structures, allowing pauses, mirrors, and reflective space to speak as powerfully as movement itself. Staging and design are integral to the work - Fabiana Piccioli’s lighting accentuates subtle emotional shifts, Tina Tzoka’s set reflects the mirrored intimacy of the duet and the original score by Nicki Wells, alongside compositions by Ashish Gangani, Faraz Ahmed, and Hiren Chate, heightens tension and resonance. Gangani, Ahmed, Chate, and Wells perform live, weaving rhythm and melody into the dancers’ physical dialogue.
At: Grand Theatre, NMACC, Mumbai, 7:30 pm.
Box office
Info: info@aditimangaldasdance.com
April 11, 2026 Birmingham, UK
Birmingham Symphony Hall MIDDAY MANTRA returns with its Vasant edition, celebrating spring through music from South Asian traditions and beyond. From Vaisakhi to Holi, the lunchtime concert offers classical, folk, and contemporary music in an accessible format for all ages.
Venue: Symphony Hall, (Jennifer Blackwell Suite), Broad Street, Birmingham, 1pm
Info: harriet@sampad.org.uk
April 26, 2026 London, UK
Srishti’s 35th anniversary celebrations will feature performances by Srishti’s Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Karnatik vocal students. A special performance by the national and international touring company. Contributions from Srishti Yuva Culture, celebrating community outreach through the arts
At: Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Rd, Pinner HA5 4EA, 5pm
Info: ninarajarani@srishti.co.uk
May 1 - 31, 2026 USA, Italy, UK
Schedule for Ileana Citaristi.
- May 1-3, Charlotte, USA
Ileana Citaristi presents an Odissi performance and a lecture on ‘Odissi and the Geeta Govinda’ for the 6th edition of “Odyssey/Odissi” Conference organised by the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, USA.
- May 18, Rome. Italy
On the occasion of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra’s Birth Centenary celebration a special event is organised at the Istituto Centrale per I Beni Sonori ed Audiovisivi (ICBSA) from 3pm to 4.30pm in collaboration with AIRDance and Saraswati Association. The event includes a projection of a documentary film, talk on Guruji’s life and a Lec/Dem. Curated by Ileana Citaristi.
-May 29-30-31, Cambridge, UK
Ileana Citaristi to conduct a Dance Workshop on the basic rhythmic units (arasa, khandi, muktai) of the Odissi dance style.
For info and participation: tamara.tirjak@gmail.com
Info: icitaris@gmail.com
May 9, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents "TRIKAALA- THEN, NOW, BECOMING", Rasika Kumar’s solo Bharatanatyam presentation. Using the margam as a framework, this solo performance weaves personal memory, mythology, and spiritual inquiry to explore lineage and the evolving voice of an Indian American artist.
At: Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, 4pm PST
For more details contact: abdanceco@gmail.com or 408-871-5959
May 16, 2026 Santa Clara, CA
Yuva Bharati celebrates 20 years of service to the community with Bharatanatyam recital VIMSATI UTSAVA performed by Bay Area dance schools featuring Pancha Bootha Kritis and Kalidasa’s Ritu Samhara.
At: Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, 4pm
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
July 25, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Bharatanatyam by Sahana Subramanya, disciple of Saroja Vaidyanathan.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
September 19, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Odissi by Manasi Madhusmita Padhi, disciple of Vishnu Tattvadas.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
October 10, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati celebrates 20 years with KUCHIPUDI NATYOTSAVAM featuring Kuchipudi ballets led by Guru Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma.
MAHISHASURA MARDHINI - coordinated by Madhuri Kishore, 4pm
KUMARA SAMBHAVAM - coordinated by Samidha Satyam, 6:30pm
At: Cubberly Theater, 4120 Middlefield Rd, , Palo Alto, CA 94303
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
November 21, 2026 Palo Alto, CA
Pratibha - A chamber concert presenting Kuchipudi by Siva Sashank Toleti, disciple of Sailaja Chaudhary Tummala.
At: Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free entry,
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
