Photos: Flute Recital and The Journey of a Warrior
Photos by Piero Cefaloni Indian Classical Flute Recital By Padma Vibhushan PanditHariprasad Chaurasia ji Theatre Production: Yodhayanam, The Journey of a Warrior
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Call for Applications: Explorations under Art Practice Program
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites applications forExplorations Under its Arts Practice programme Deadline: Friday, September 09, 2022 Click here to read the call in other Indian languages The Arts Practice programme seeks to implement projects where artists expand their present range of practices in new directions. These could question accepted conventions, push new frontiers in content, form and medium, explore […]
Online Training: Kolam Yoga launching Learning Video
KolamYoga launching Learning VideoIntroduction Video https://youtu.be/IErbDiGJVTA 1st learning Video Now available at www.kolamyoga.com Basic TrainingYou will learn the basic rules for the three major types of Kolam: Paddi, KoduPulli, and Sikku/Nelly and/or Kambi Kolam. It will allow you to be able to make various types of Kolam at a deeper level of understanding their structures […]
In News: Metaphysics, music and meditation set the stage for Aurobindo sesquicentennial finale
Article by Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu From colloquies on metaphysics to meditation, music and art shows, a series of events led by the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville is setting up the finale for the year-long sesquicentennial celebrations of Sri Aurobindo, which coincides with the 75th Independence anniversary on August 15. The Sri […]
Performance: Bharatanatyam 19, 21 and 26 August
A series of Bharatanatyam performances by the talented dancing couple, Viraja & Shyamjith Kiran, later this month in Pondicherry and Auroville. 19 August, 7:45pm at Aurodhan Art Gallery, Pondicherry 21 August, 7 pm at Sunlit Path, Near Solar Kitchen 26 August, 7:30 pm at Cripa Auroville 27 & 28 August – Workshop at Sunlit Path, […]
Call for Applications: 53rd International Film Festival of India, Goa
Last date for submission of ONLINE applications is 18th August, 2022 and the last date for receipt of the hard copy of the submitted online applicationform along with the requisite documents is 25th August, 2022
Event: The Future of Indian Art, Design & Aesthetics – 19 August
Sri Aurobindo Society, Aurosrishti Centre For Integral Art, Design & Aesthetics Presents: A day long exploration of Sri Aurobindo and the Mothers vision of Indian art, design and aesthetics. Through talks, experiential interactive sessions and group discussions we will explore different aspects of the vision and its application to current and future practices of art, […]
Course: South Asia Festival Academy courses – course starts on 19 September
Take your career to the next level with South Asia Festivals Academy Applications are now open for South Asia Festivals Academy (Beginners Level). This is an accredited online ‘distance learning’ programme between South Asia and the UK for early-career festival professionals. Participants will gain professional expertise to manage and run a festival – from programming […]
Story: Giantstone by Andri Snær
GIANTSTONE by Andri Snær Magnason as published in Emergence Magazine. Translated by Philip Roughton I’M FASCINATED BY TIME. Sometimes whole years pass evoking only a few memories, while some moments are captured at such high resolution in my mind, I could zoom in and uncover endless split-second details. One such moment is happening right now. […]
Map Events: In the Language of Remembering: The Inheritance of Partition
As the subcontinent marks the 75th anniversary of the Partition, Aanchal Malhotra’s second book, In the Language of Remembering: The Inheritance of Partition is critical in its reminder that the impact of Partition does not end with those who witnessed it. Tune in to a conversation between the author and museum professional, Priyanka Seshadri to hear about the processes that were […]
Event: International Youth Day Celebrations – 12 August
When: 2.30 – 7 pm., 12 August Where: Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Registration: https://forms.gle/1LGd3XgQkaoc2hop6 The theme of this year’s Youth Day is “Intergenerational Solidarity”. Many different youths and adults from Auroville and around are invited in order to provide them the opportunity to showcase all the amazing work they do as well as share their knowledge with […]
Course: Tracing Goddess Myths As Recurring Patterns In Popular Cinema – 18 – 21 August
This is a 4 days – appreciation and analysis course – tracing the goddess myths as recurring patterns in popular films and web series. When: (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun) 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st August 2021; 3:00 to 6:00 pm IST Where: Online How have Parvati and Lakshmi’s myths dominated mainstream cinematic plots for over […]
Film: “The Transformation” – 14 and 15 August
“The Transformation” is a tribute on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence. August 2022 is a very significant time in our Nation’s history. 15th August will not only usher in our 75th year of independence but will also be the 150th birth anniversary of the […]
Exhibition: Echo – an installation by Bhavyo – 19 Aug – 2 Sept
When: 19th Aug – 02nd Sept, Mon – Sat 2.30-5.30pm, Opening 19th august 4.30pm Where: Centre d’Art Citadines, Auroville In the midst of the mountains, unable to hold onto their stillness, I was swept away. Only Silence remained. Tracing silhouettes of mountains became the mantra of my hands. About Artist: My name is Bhavyo. I […]
Workshop: Dance/Movement with Rahul Chhetri – 21 August – 1 September
My body My self Schedule: Sunday, August 21st: 10-12 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. August 22, 23, 25, 26: 9-12:00am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, August 29, 30, 31, September1st: 9-12:00 am Venue: Cripa, Kalabhumi For registration: please call Jill @9486416173 or writejill.navarre@gmail.com The 3 parts of Workshop: First we understand ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually […]
Performance: USHA AND THE DAWNS TO COME – 15, 16, 17 August
When: August 15, 16 and 17, 7.30pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Where: At the Matrimandir Gardens around the Fountain From the Vedas to Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri. The texts for this performance were chosen as an attempt, in a visual form, to bring close to us the immortal knowledge they express. As golden drops of Light, […]
In News: Auroville musician, Dhani Muniz cuts debut jazz album
Dhani Muniz’s ‘Chimu Fiesta’ is billed as an album ‘bred out of dissatisfaction and a healthy dose of anger’ Article by Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu Jazz, in a sense, is a back and forth with the world, says Auroville-based jazz musician Dhani Muniz, who has come out with a debut jazz album featuring […]
Event: Mela @ Bharat Nivas – 6 – 31 August
In Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Bharat Nivas Auroville invites everyone to experience Food, Crafts, Workshops, Films, Performance And Music of The Bioregion Centres And Schools Of Auroville When: 6th to 31st August 2022, 12pm to 7pm Where: Shilpakendra, BharatnivasRelated concert and workshops will take place atSAWCHU during the whole month
Workshop: An interdisciplinary exploration of cinema and architecture, 1 to 4 Sept 22
“Space in Cinema; Time in Architecture” Facilitators Avijit Mukul Kishore and Rohan Shivkumar. When: 1 to 4 September 2022 Where: In Auroville To know more : call/message +91 9969879319 or visit – https://filminstitute.auroville.org/2022/08/02/cinema-and-architecture-2/ The four-day workshop will explore the possible overlaps between the two disciplines of Cinema and Architecture as spatio-temporal art forms. The programme […]
Events: Flute Recital by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Ji – 14 August
Internationally acclaimed flautist Padma Vibhushan Pt. HariprasadChaurasia ji will present Indian Classical Bansuri Recital along withhis disciples from Vindaban Gurukul.Pt. Arvind Kumar Azad (Tabla)Shree Digvijaysinh Chauhan (Flute)Sheee Aniket Maharana (Flute)Shree Madhucharan Chapai (Flute)Sushree Amrita Upreti (Taanpura) When: 14 August, 8:00pm Where: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium at Bharat Nivas
Events: Photography Exhibition and Independence Day Celebrations – 15 August
When: 15 August, 8am – Flag Hoisting, Followed by Gayatri Mantra – Janagana Mana – Vandemataram & Bharat Natyam Dance The Inauguration of the Exhibition” Sri Aurobindo’s Life & Work 1872 – 1910″ at Kalakendra Breakfast at Annam Kitchen~ All are welcome Please be there at 7.50 am
Book Reading: Reading Sri Aurobindo – 12 August
To commemorate Sri Aurobindo’s 150th Birth Anniversary, join us on the12th Aug from 5 30pm to 7pm for a reading from Reading Sri Aurobindo by co-editors Gautam Chikermane and Devdip Ganguli!The session includes a complimentary high-tea to interact with the editors and to grab a copy of the book signed by the editors!
Photos: Music Concert by Tamil Cinema’s All Rounder Gangai Amaran – 6 August
Photos by Piero Cefaloni
Presentation: Kabir Poems by Prof Sehdev Kumar
Celebrating Love: The Secret of All SecretsSakhis of the poet – Sage Kabir from the 15th Century Presentation of Kabir poems by Prof. Sehdev Kumar in original and trans-creations in English and several other languages by a group of translators in Auroville. When: 10August, 7pm Where: Bhumika Hall, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
Performance: Bharatanatyam 19, 21 and 26 August
A series of Bharatanatyam performances by the talented dancing couple, Viraja & Shyamjith Kiran, later this month in Pondicherry and Auroville. 19 August, 7:45pm at Aurodhan Art Gallery, Pondicherry 21 August, 7 pm at Sunlit Path, Near Solar Kitchen 26 August, 7:30 pm at Cripa Auroville 27 & 28 August – Workshop at Sunlit Path, […]