BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drishti Art Centre - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drishti Art Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260123T080342Z CREATED:20260104T171607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T080342Z UID:9924-1769277600-1769288400@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:21st Drishti National Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat\, 24 Jan 26\, 6:00 pm Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru \n\nThe 21st edition of the DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL will be held on 24th January 2026 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru. Get your tickets now on Book My Show. \n\n\n\nCurated under the theme  BHARATA GITA\, this year’s edition offers a humble tribute to two eternal pillars of Bharatiya heritage – the Bhagavad Gita and the Natyasastra\, celebrating their recognition by UNESCO. The festival brings together distinguished artists whose works embody the philosophical depth\, aesthetic excellence\, and timeless relevance of these sacred texts.: \n\n\n\n1. The legendary Padma Vibhushan Dr Padma Subrahmanyam – A profound tribute to the Bhagavad Gita through Bharatanrityam. \n\n\n\n2. Smt. Nirupama Rajendra – Sri T. D. Rajendra and Abhinava Dance Company – A tribute to the Nāṭyaśāstra through Kathak and Bharatanrityam. \n\n\n\n3. Dr Anuradha Vikranth & the Drishti Dance Ensemble – A tribute to the Nāṭyaśāstra through Bharatanrityam. \n\n\n\nEach ensemble will present specially curated dance productions that illuminate the beauty\, philosophy\, and enduring values enshrined in these classical treatises. \n\n\n\nWe looking forward to all of you joining us in this celebration of the revered sacred texts. \n\nFestival Directors: Dr Anuradha Vikranth and TM Vikranth \n\n\n\nBook your tickets now on Book My Show. \n \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/21st-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260121-21st-drishti-dance-festival.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250125T210000 DTSTAMP:20250108T085747Z CREATED:20250108T081545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T085747Z UID:9566-1737828000-1737838800@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:20th Drishti National Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat\, 25 Jan 25\, 6:00 pm Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru \n\n\n The 20th edition of the DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL will be held on 25th January 2025 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru. Get your tickets now on Book My Show. Under the theme VISHISHTA VIMSHI – celebrating 20 years of Drishti National Dance Festival\, this year’s edition features accomplished ensembles: \n\n 1. Bharatanatyam\, Shankarananda Kalakshetra\, Hyderabad\, and Mithun Shyam\, Bengaluru – directed by Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant \n\n 2. Odissi\, Nrityagram Dance Ensemble\, Bengaluru – directed by Surupa Sen \n\n 3. Yakshagana\, Sri Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mandali\, Idugunji – directed by Keremane Shivananda Hegde \n\n 4. Drishti Dance Ensemble\, Bengaluru – directed by Anuradha Vikranth.. \n\n Festival Directors: Anuradha Vikranth and TM Vikranth \n\n\n\nBook your tickets now on Book My Show. \n\n\n\n\n\nBook your tickets now on https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/20th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ET00427744\nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/20th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02_20th-DDF-POSTER_NARTHAKI-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240120T203000 DTSTAMP:20240105T001715Z CREATED:20240102T105806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T001715Z UID:9107-1705771800-1705782600@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:19th Drishti National Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat\, 20 Jan 24 Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru \nThe 19th edition of the DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL will be held on 20th January 2024 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru. Get your tickets now on Book My Show. \nUnder the theme  NRITYA SANDESHA – exploring the values of life through dance\, this year’s edition features accomplished ensembles: \n1. Drishti Dance Ensemble – led by Anuradha Vikranth \n2. Chithkala Dance Company – led by Praveen Kumar \n3. Aayana Dance Company – led by Manognya Balaraju \n4. Sahā Dance Ensemble – performing artists\, Padmini Upadhya\, Gowri Sagar\, Sandhya Udupa\, Divya Prabhath. \nEach ensemble will present dance productions that are thought provoking and entertaining. \nGet your tickets now on Book My Show \nFestival Directors: Anuradha Vikranth and TM Vikranth \n\nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/19th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/19th-Drishti-National-Dance-Festival_book-my-show-ticket-Poster-240104.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230708T130000 DTSTAMP:20230620T165032Z CREATED:20230620T164135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T165032Z UID:8899-1688808600-1688821200@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:Bharatanatyam and Bharatanrityam workshop by Anuradha Vikranth\, Nrutya Rangoli Dance Festival-2023 DESCRIPTION:Academy of Music\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bangalore as a part of the Nrutya Rangoli Dance Festival presents a unique Bharatanatyam and Bharatanrityam Workshop by Drishti Art Centre conducted by Anuradha Vikranth (Direct disciple of Guru Dr Padma Subrahmanyam) on 8th July 2023\, Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm. \nThe workshop will include an introduction to the Natyashastra Movement vocabulary and learning of a choreography of Anuradha Vikranth with high quality music being shared. \nApplicants must at least have trained in Bharatanatyam for over 6 years. \nRegister now\, before 25 June 2023\, and avail the early bird offers. \nCall/WhatsApp 9844191888 for further details and registrations. Email: drishtiartcentre@gmail.com \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/anuradha-vikranth-dance-workshop-bharatanatyam-bharatanrityam-nrutya-rangoli-dance-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230121T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230121T203000 DTSTAMP:20230114T150202Z CREATED:20221224T174639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T150202Z UID:8685-1674322200-1674333000@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:18TH DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:The 18th edition of the DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL is a tribute to the legend of Indian classical dance\, Padma Bhushan Guru Dr Padma Subrahmanyam\, in celebration of her 80th year. \nUnder the theme SAMARPAN – Dedicated Dance Offerings to the Guru\, we present to you some of India’s finest artists: \nPadma Shri Shobana\, Priyadarsini Govind\, Vineeth Radhakrishnan\, Anuradha Vikranth\, Veena Nair and Dhanya Nair\, Mahati Kannan\, Samudyata Bhat and Samanvitha Bhat. \nGet your tickets now on BookMyShow.\n\n\nGet your tickets now on BookMyShow.\n \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/18th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220811T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220811T183000 DTSTAMP:20260105T075704Z CREATED:20220905T085154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T075704Z UID:8325-1660242600-1660242600@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:37th Kinkini Nrithyotsava DESCRIPTION:Drishti Dance Ensemble with Guru Smt Anuradha Vikranth performed as a part of the 37th Kinkini Nrithyotsava. \nSharing with the rasikas a traditional MARGAM yet interestingly and creatively choreographed by Guru Smt Anuradha Vikranth was supported by a wonderful orchestra with esteemed music ensemble for the recital: Vid Sri D S Srivatsa\, Vid Sri Surya Narayan Rao\, Vid Sri Srihari Rangaswamy\, Vid Sri Mahesh Swamy. \nKinkini Nrithyotsava Performing Dancers: Anuradha Vikranth\, Shubha Chethan\, Aishwarya Tholpady\, Shamitha K\, Anagha Jain \n Anuradha Vikranth Anuradha Vikranth Anuradha Vikranth \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/37th-kinkini-nrithyotsava/ LOCATION:JSS Auditorium CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/07.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220618T100000 DTSTAMP:20260105T075721Z CREATED:20220905T091326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T075721Z UID:8344-1655546400-1655546400@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:Drishti's Nrithya Parva DESCRIPTION:Namaskara ! \nGreetings from Drishti Art Centre. \nDRISHTI’S NRITHYA PARVA – Yet another initiative of Drishti Art Foundation to bring artists and art lovers together \nDrishti Art Foundation has always believed in bridging the gap between art and artists through its various activities. We have always enjoyed showcasing the talent of dancers. \nWe are overwhelmed with the interests of the artists to be associated with Drishti. Hence we invite talented artists from all over the world to share their art with rasikas through not just performances but also collaborative events such as lecture-demonstrations\, workshops and seminars.  \nThose who wish to be a part of Drishti Nrithya Parva can write to us at drishtiartcentre@gmail.com \nWe are very happy to present the first edition of NRITHYA PARVA this weekend. \nPerforming Artists: \n\n Padmini Sirish\, disciple of Guru Narmada\, Bharatanatyam\, CA\, USA\n Deepthi Radhakrishna\, disciple of Guru Bhanumati and Smt Sheela Chandrashekar\, Bharatanatyam\, Bangalore.\n Drishti Dance Ensemble\, disciples of Smt Anuradha Vikranth\, Bharatanatyam\, Bangalore.\n\nA warm welcome to all of you. \nWarm Regards \nDrishti Art Centre \n Drishti Nrithya Parva Invitation Padmini Sirish Deepthi Radhakrishna Drishti Dance Ensemble \n  \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/drishtis-nrithya-parva/ LOCATION:Seva Sadan\, Malleshwaram\, Bengaluru CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/drishti-nrithya-parva-invitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220513T093000 DTSTAMP:20220429T113025Z CREATED:20220429T110441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T113025Z UID:8203-1652434200-1652434200@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:Bharatanrityam workshop by Dr Padma Subrahmanyam DESCRIPTION:Bharata llango Foundation for Asian Culture (BIFAC) in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan \nPRESENTS \nBHARATANRITYAM WORKSHOP \nby \nDr. Padma Subrahmanyam \nPadma Bhushan Awardee and President – Nrithyodaya \n13th\, 14th\, 15th May 2022 \nat Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan\, 43\, Race Course Road\, Bengaluru \nMORNING SESSION \n9:30 am to 12:30 pm \nOpen to Teachers and Seniors (18 years and above) \nParticipants will learn Varnam \nFees: Rs.12\,000/ \nEVENING SESSION \n4:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nOpen to Juniors (12 years and above) \nParticipants will learn Padam & Thillana \nFees: Rs.7\,000/ \nThe entire proceeds of this workshop will go to Bharata llango Foundation for Asian Culture \nIncome Tax Exemption u/s 80-G available \nFor registrations contact: \nAbhinava Dance Company +91 99023 55722 \nDrishti Art Centre + 91 92421 04755 \nNirgala Temple of Arts +91 96115 51111 \nU Rise Vedic Sangeetha Academy +91 99002 04948 \nEmail us at: bharatanrityam.workshop@gmail.com \n \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/bharatnrityam-workshop-by-dr-padma-subrahmanyam/ LOCATION:Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan\, 43\, Race Course Road\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/padma-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220319T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220319T210000 DTSTAMP:20220318T123306Z CREATED:20211230T115330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T123306Z UID:4823-1647712800-1647723600@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:17th Drishti National Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/17th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/17th-DDF-Poster_FINAL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210910T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210910T190000 DTSTAMP:20210908T193844Z CREATED:20210908T181835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T193844Z UID:4476-1631296800-1631300400@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:Marga Drishti - Dr Padma Subrahmanyam inaugurates Drishti Art Centre's new initiative DESCRIPTION:We are extremely happy to announce the new initiative of DRISHTI ART CENTRE: “MARGA DRISHTI” – to carry forward the Marga tradition of the Natyasastra\, including Imparting training in the movement vocabulary of the Natyasastra as reconstructed by my revered Guru Dr Padma Subrahmanyam.Under her guidance and blessings\, we begin the new chapter “MARGA DRISHTI”.Seeking all your blessings and good wishes!🙏– Anuradha Vikranth \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/marga-drishti-dr-padma-subrahmanyam-inaugurates-drishti-art-centres-new-initiative/ LOCATION:Karnataka CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210320T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210320T203000 DTSTAMP:20211230T095024Z CREATED:20210315T114209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T095024Z UID:4108-1616261400-1616272200@drishtiartcentre.com SUMMARY:16th Drishti National Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The 16th edition of the DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2021 celebrating Indian dance forms will be held on Saturday\, 20th March 2021\, 5.30 pm onwards at Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru. A consistently successful event since its inception\, the Drishti National Dance Festival (the brainchild of Bharatanatyam dancer Anuradha Vikranth and her husband T M Vikranth) is now a benchmark for all dance festivals in Bengaluru\, having steadily gained renown for creative presentations\, stellar performances\, pioneering publicity and overwhelming audiences.\n\nThe 16th edition of the festival will feature the theme “Kavi Namana” / “TRIBUTE TO THE POETS (Vaggeyakara) OF OUR COUNTRY”. Our esteemed guests at the festival are:\n\nShatavadhani Dr R Ganesh\, Renowned scholar and poet\n\nDr P Dayananda Pai\, Chairman\, Century Real Estate Holdings Pvt. Ltd\n\nPresided by Dr T M Manjunath\, Chief Patron\, Drishti Art Foundation\, Renowned Agricultural Scientist\n\nPresenting tributes to the great poets of our country are some of our country’s finest artists in different genres of Indian Classical Dance Styles such as Bharatanatyam\, Kuchipudi\, Kathak\, Mohiniattam.\n\n Abhinava Dance Company – Kathak (Bengaluru)\n Sridevi Nrithyalaya – Bharatanatyam (Chennai)\n Dr Neena Prasad – Mohiniattam (Kerala)\n Upadhye School of Dance – Bharatanatyam (Bengaluru)\n Shilpa Nanjappa – Bharatanatyam – (Coorg)\n Janani Murali and Prathibha Ramaswamy – Bharatanatyam (Bengaluru)\n Shirisha Shashank – Bharatanatyam (Chennai)\n Sreelakshmy Govardhan – Kuchipudi (Kerala)\n Samanvay Dance Company – Kuchipudi (Bengaluru)\n Drishti Dance Ensemble – Bharatanatyam (Bengaluru)\n\nAll are welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://drishtiartcentre.com/event/16th-drishti-national-dance-festival/ LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560003\, India CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drishtiartcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/16th-Drishti-National-Dance-Festival-Banner-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Drishti Art Foundation":MAILTO:drishtiartcentre@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR