The cultural heart of Bengaluru is bracing for an extraordinary evening of divine grace, cosmic rhythm, and classical brilliance. On Saturday, 11th July, 2026, the prestigious Ravindra Kalakshetra will play host to a monumental double-feature dance program: Nrutya Vaibhava and Sapta Tandava.
Presented by the esteemed Kailasa Kaladhara Cultural and Charitable Trust and proudly sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, this grand event promises to bring ancient scriptural heritage to life through the timeless idiom of Indian classical dance.
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## The Evening’s Sequence
The cultural feast unfolds in two meticulously planned segments:
* Nrutya Vaibhava (04:30 PM): A vibrant celebration of classical dance expressions, setting a grand stage for the evening.
* Sapta Tandava (05:30 PM): The core thematic production focusing on the seven profound cosmic dances of Lord Shiva.
### The Seven Dimensions of Shiva’s Cosmic Dance
The centrepiece of the evening, Sapta Tandava, will explore the multi-faceted spiritual depictions of the divine dance:
* Ananda-Tandava (The Dance of Bliss)
* Sandhya Tandava (The Evening Dance)
* Gauri Tandava (The Dance of Love and Creation)
* Uma-Tandava (The Dance of Domestic Harmony)
* Kalika Tandava(The Dance of Destruction of Evil)
* Tripura Tandava(The Dance of the Three Worlds)
* Samhaara-Tandava (The Cosmic Dissolution)
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## Lineage and Artistic Excellence
The production is curated under the strict artistic guidance and visionary tutelage of Guru Dr. K. Jayalakshmi Jithendra Bhagavat.
## A Galaxy of Spiritual and Cultural Luminaries
The event will be graced by an extraordinary assembly of spiritual leaders, cultural icons, and art historians, reflecting its national and cultural importance:
Spiritual Leaders & Guides
* Avadhootha Sri Sri Vinay Guruji (Gowrigadde Ashrama)
* Swami Sri Rakumjee Maharaj (Dharmadhikari, Acharya Rakumjee Ashrama)
### Cultural & Arts Stalwarts
* Smt. Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal (Art Historian, UNESCO Fellow, and Director of Karnataka Bharatagama Pratishthana)
* Smt. Dr. Mala Shashikant (Karnataka Kalashree & Founder of Kaishiki Natyavahini)
* Sri. Vinod Shyam Anoor (Renowned fifth-generation Carnatic Mridangam artist)
* Sri. Kikkeri Krishnamurthy (Founder & Managing Director of Sugama Sangeetha Academy)
* Dr. Sri. Chinmaya M Rao (Founder of Swaramedha International Music Academy)
* Sri. Narahari Deekshith Munchale (Acharya of Srujana Sangeetha Shale)
* Smt. Priya Anand (Acharya, Kaishiki Natyavahini)
The evening will also see an extensive delegation of Guests of Honour, including legislative members, institutional heads, and community leaders from across Karnataka, all gathering to celebrate the preservation of traditional heritage.
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## Event Details at a Glance
> Venue: Ravindra Kalakshetra, JC Road, Bengaluru – 560027
> Date: Saturday, 11th July, 2026
> Time: Nrutya Vaibhava at 4:30 PM | Sapta Tandava at 5:30 PM
> Entry: Open to all art enthusiasts and seekers of classical heritage.
> Contact Information: +91 9844202245 / +91 8861004202
