Bharat Nivas – The Pavilion of India, Auroville – invites you to a series of performances and cultural experiences celebrating music, dance, poetry, and tradition.
Prathibimba – A Multi-Medium Journey
By Prathibha Ramaswamy & Janani Murali
📅 Saturday, 13 September 2025
⏰ 6:45 pm
📍 Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
Prathibimba is a multi-medium journey inspired by the poetry of Da. Ra. Bendre, the maverick poet and seer of the 20th century. Born from a chance encounter with his verse, this performance blends poetry, music, dance, and memory into a vibrant reflection of life at No.13, Srimatha, Sadhanakeri, Dharwad.
🎟️ Tickets available on BookMyShow (QR code on poster)
The Mystic Blue Lord – Odissi Dance Performance
By Krishnendu Saha
📅 Sunday, 21 September 2025
⏰ 6:45 pm
📍 SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
Celebrate the union of poetry, music, and dance, where each gesture becomes a prayer and each movement a reflection of the eternal blue Lord. Rooted in tradition yet alive in spirit, this solo Odissi performance invites the audience into an intimate journey of devotion (bhakti) and aesthetic experience (rasa).
Finding the Resonance Within – An Evening of Meditative Dhrupad
With Shilpa Shanker Narain, accompanied on Pakhawaj by Sri Roman Das
📅 Saturday, 4 October 2025
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
Dhrupad, the oldest form of Indian classical music, is known for its deeply meditative and expansive quality. This evening performance invites the audience into the timeless unfolding of the raga, woven into silence and resonance, offering a profound inner experience.
Kalaripayattu Performance – India’s Oldest Martial Tradition
📅 Every Saturday
⏰ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
📍 Bharat-Kalari, near Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville
Experience a captivating live demonstration of Kalaripayattu, India’s oldest martial art form.
💰 Contribution: Rs. 300 per person (QR code available for payment)