Preview

‘Ram-Shyam’: Kathak performance to mark Janmashtami

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Bhartiya Sangeet Sadan and India International Centre will present Ram-Shyam, a Kathak and Brij-Raas celebration of Janmashtami by Padma Bhushan awardee Uma Sharma and her disciples, on Saturday, August 16 at the India International Centre, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi. The performance will begin at 6:30 PM in the Main Auditorium. Entry is open to all.

Now in its 21st consecutive year, Ram-Shyam—described by Sharma as “Dances for the Gods, by the Gods”—explores the virtues of Lord Ram and the divine leelas of Lord Krishna, weaving together stories from the Ramayan and Maharaas Leela. The evening will open with the screening of Shri-Radha, a short film produced by Dr Sharma, followed by her own Thumri-Abhinaya presentation.

Highlights from the Krishna segment will include Goverdhan Leela, Makhan Chori Leela, and Kalia Mardan Leela—the latter depicting young Krishna’s encounter with the serpent Kalia. The performance will conclude with the grand Maharaas dance, in which Krishna multiplies himself to dance with every gopi.

Also Read: ‘Krishna’: A dance drama on the life and legacy of Lord Krishna

Music for the production is by the late Pandit Jwala Prasad, with choreography by Dr Uma Sharma. The chief guest for the evening will be Dr Kiran Seth, founder of SPIC MACAY.

When: August 16; 6:30 PM onwards

Where: Main Auditorium, India International Centre (IIC), Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Delhi: 5 activities you must cherish before saying goodbye to winter here

February marks the final phase of the capital’s most comfortable season, making it the last…

February 8, 2026

US trade deal will open new avenues: Minister

The minister spoke about India's development, saying that it is a major step towards achieving…

February 8, 2026

Delhi Police busts international cyber fraud racket, 3 held

The arrests followed an investigation into a stock market-related cyber fraud in which a Delhi…

February 8, 2026

Delhi: Traffic advisory issued for North Campus Delhi for Shriram College centenary celebrations

The affected stretches include Chhatra Marg, University Marg, Sudhir Bose Marg, Guru Teg Bahadur Marg…

February 8, 2026

Surajkund swing collapse: Police book ride operator; deceased won Police Medal in 2020

Jagdish Prasad, the 58-year-old police inspector who died trying to save people, was awarded the…

February 8, 2026

T20 World Cup: Fit-again Washington will join the squad in Delhi, informs skipper Surya

He also confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah had high fever and even opener Abhishek Sharma was…

February 8, 2026