Including teachings and practices led by senior monastics from the order of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Chair: Dharmacharya Shantum Seth

The programme will include launch of the book by Thich Nhat Hanh, “Good Citizens Creating An Enlightened Society”

(Collaboration: Ahimsa Trust; and Aleph Book Company)
 

Singing Poetry

The Poetry of Dharamveer Bharti, Sarveshvar Dayal Saxena, Vijadeo Narayan Sahi, Kamlesh, Ajit Kumar, Dhoomil, Rajkamal Chowdhry, Raghuveer Sahay, and Shrikant Verma

By Chinmayi Tripathi, Mumbai

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

Panelists: Amb. Arun Kumar Singh, former Ambassador to Israel, France & USA; Gen. (Retd.) Deepak Kapoor, former Chief of the Army Staff; Dr. Surjit Bhalla, former Executive Director of India, International Monetary Fund, Independent Researcher; and Dr. Zorawar Daulet Singh, Adjunct Fellow, Institute of Chinese Studies

Moderator: Amb. Surendra Kumar, Founder President, IAFA

(Collaboration: Indo-American Friendship Association, New Delhi)
 

Panelists: James McHugh, Professor of South Asian Religions, University of Southern California in Los Angeles; Malayka Shirazi, researcher, writer and Filmmaker who has worked extensively on the attar and the attar sellers of Old Delhi s a researcher for Smells Assembly; Projit Bihari Mukharji, Head, Dept. of History, Ashoka University in conversation with Naman Ahuja, Professor of Art History and Visual Culture, Jawaharlal Nehru University and General Editor of Marg

The conversation marks the publication of MARG’s latest volume that explores the histories of perfumes in India, the people who make them, their use in traditional medicine, the genealogy of their recipes, their visual representation through Indian art history and more

(Collaboration: MARG)

Sitar Recital
By Aniket Ghivalikar from Mumbai, disciple of Pandit Shankarrao Abhyankar  
 
At 19:00 
Kathak Recital
By Richa Jain from Delhi, daughter and disciple of  Guru Ravi Jain and  Nalini Malhotra Jain 
 

Through the Prism of Time

By Rita Malhotra ( Hawk Press, 2023)

Discussants: Amb. Amarendra Khatua, former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, and poet; Dr. Somonnoy Ghosh, Professor, Birla Institute of Management Technology and short story writer; Ms Mandira Ghosh, poet, researcher and writer; and Dr. Rita Malhotra, mathematician, essayist, poet, translation and author of the book

Chair: Shri K. Jayakumar, President, The Poetry Society (India); and former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala

(Collaboration: The Poetry Society, India)

Dharma Ubach
Director: Souvik Sen Gupta, Drama Society Aakriti

Followed by 
Sadhonbabur Sondyeho

Director: Rabishankar Kar, Prarambh
 

Organised in collaboration with Impresario India

Surjer Antim Kiran Theke Surjer Prothom Kiran Porjonto

Director: Purnendu Bhattacharya, Theatre Platform

Followed by
Mahamaya

Director: Suhan Basu, Japonchitro theatre group

A Musical Journey With Nadayogi Muthuswami Dikshitar

Illustrated presentation by Saraswati Rajagoplan

Muthuswamy Dikshitar (1775-1835) was a great vainika and versatile composer who holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers as one of the Trinity of Carnatic Music. His deeply meditative, moving compositions are nothing short of treasure troves, showcasing a complete mastery over Sanskrit, raga, tala and the shastras. 
He was the most well-travelled among the Trinity and his compositions in praise of the deities and kshetras he visited also pack in details of the shrines, associated with the temples.
 
Vidushi Saraswati Rajagopalan is one of the top ranking vainikas of the country. Known for making the Veena sing in the gayaki style - closely mirroring the nuances of vocal music, Saraswati has travelled extensively across India and abroad, performing at major festivals and venues, collaborating with musicians from both the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions.
 

Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive

By Amal Allana (Penguin Random House: 2024)

In Conversation with the Author
Amal Allana in conversation with Dr. Naman P. Ahuja, Cultural Historian

Followed by Readings from the book
By Sonam Kalra, Singer/Actress and Rehaan Engineer, Director/Actor

(Collaboration: Penguin Random House)