The scene of the burning of Kamadeva by Siva, with verses from Kalidasa’s  Kumarasambhavam. Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting with artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam

Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

A Billion Butterflies: A life in Climate and Chaos Theory

By Dr Jagadish Shukla (St Martins Press, 2025)

Discussants: Sh. Shyam Saran, President, IIC; Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India; Ajit Seth, Former Cabinet Secretary; Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary to Government of India Ministry of Earth Sciences; Dr. Jagadish Shukla, Author of the book

Featuring Snezhana Zagorodnyaya (bassoon) and Zakhar Atamanenko (piano), two gifted scholarship recipients and laureates of major international competitions. Both have performed with leading orchestras across Russia and the CIS, and participated in renowned programmes such as Sirius, Artek, and Moscow Meets Friends.

(Collaboration: Russian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Russian Federation in India)

By Shatavisha Mukherjee from Kolkata, disciple of Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar

Accompanists: Durjay Bhaumik (tabla); Vinay Mishra (harmonium)

(Collaboration: ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata)

A unique performance and reflective talk that explores the profound connections between art, peace, and womanhood. Through her innovative choreographies, music, and narratives, Vijayalakshmi traces her journey as a dancer while honouring the artistic legacy of her mother, and Guru Bharati Shivaji.

Vijayalakshmi is an internationally acclaimed exponent of Mohiniyattam. Daughter and disciple of Bharati Shivaji. A recipient of several prestigious awards, including from the Kerala Sangeet Natak Academy and the Regents Lecturer from UCLA. She has performed in India and the world, sponsored by The Government of India, including the Bolshoi Theatre, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Lincoln Centre. Her prominent productions include Unniarcha, inspired from Kalaripayattu; Swan Lake, etc.

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

Speakers: Mr. Nitin Desai, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs; Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, former Indian Permanent Representative to the UN in New York; Gen. Satish Nambiar, former Force Commander and Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the UN Protection Force in the former Yugoslavia; and youth representative

(Collaboration: The United Nations, India)

Flute Recital

By Saurabh Banaudha from Lucknow, son & disciple of Guru Late Pt. Niranjan Prasad

Accompanist: Daksh Makwana (Tabla)

At 18.30

Hindustani Vocal Recital

By Debraj Gupta from Kolkata, disciple of Pt. Pt Aniruddha Bhattacharya,

Accompanist: Subrata Dandapat (Tabla)

Duration: (50 min;2010; English)

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)

Duration:  49-minutes film ; Offered by Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch

Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) was a seer, thinker, poet, and patriot who presented a rational vision of spirituality that harmonizes science and inner growth. He guided individuals toward a meaningful life without renunciation or ritual, embodying a rare synthesis of the East and the West.

The film captures his remarkable life, teachings, and vision of human unity in under an hour.

A discussion with the scriptwriter, Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, will follow the screening.

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

Odissi Recital

By Khyati Rawat from Noida, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Jyoti Shrivastava

At 18.30

Mohiniattyam Recital

By Vishnupriya Marar from Delhi, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Neena Prasad