2nd October | 6.30pm | Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Aravindam India Gurukul presents ‘She, The Divine’, a classical odyssey which is an ode to goddess Shakti. The production has been conceptualised by Dr Lokesh Abrol (Founder, Aravindam India Gurukuls) and directed by Vaishnavi Sushila Vitthal (Shishya of Guru Rama Vaidyanathan).
The ninety minutes diverse classical performance by Aravindam India students, is a celebration of the resurgence of the modern woman. The kids performing on stage have battled extreme odds, to bring their offering of love and devotion to their art.
Dr Lokesh Abrol says, “At Aravindam India, Beti and Bharat are central. Here art is the soul, the main curriculum. Academics are extracurricular. We are grateful to countless helping hands, who have shared in our vision. This event has been made possible thanks to Ms Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Minister for Women and Child Development, and Dr Sushila Kataria, Medical Director, Medanta.”
Bharatnatyam dancer Vaishnavi Sushila Vitthal has choreographed the piece accompanied by artists Jyoti Singh, Kathak Jaipur Gharana; Ashish Kumar, Kalaripayattu; Sumit Pandey, Vocal Benares Gharana and Shailendra Singh of Ujjain on Maratha Dhol.
Vaishnavi shares, “Aravindam India Gurukul brings to life the aspirations of very talented learners and trainers alike. This event is a perfect example of what great team work of Gurus from five classical art forms can accomplish in an environment of selfless love and service.”
Aravindam India Gurukul started 14 years ago as a library for underprivileged children in Gurugram, by Dr Lokesh Abrol, a doctor by profession. That library has today grown into a team of dedicated tutors and classical trainers, led by Bindesh Bharti and Uma Sharma, teaching Bharatiya heritage arts skills and academics, to over 300 children of humble means, free of cost, under the trees at a municipal waterworks adjacent to the Gurugram rail line. The kids have battled extreme odds, to bring their offering of love and devotion to their art. They attend schools, work odd jobs, and yet find time and energy to weave magic through music and dance
