Lecture & Demonstration in Kuchipudi Dance
Presented by Joyce Flueckiger & Sasikala Penumarthi- Emory University.
River of Love in An Age of Pollution: The Yamuna River of Northern India
A lecture by David L. Haberman- Professor, Indiana University.
Kathak (North Indian) Dance Performance by Uma Dogra
A Kathak classical dance performance by Uma Dogra. Uma Dogra is one of the best known classical dancers in India, specializing in the Kathak style of dance. Kathak dance became popular after the 15th century in India in both Hindu and Muslim circles and was well known in temples, royal courts, as well as private …
Bharata Natyam
A lecture/demonstration by Ms. Suparna Banerjee, a noted choreographer, dancer, and scholar of performing arts from Pune, India.
Spirituality & Well-Being: Hindu Perspectives
A lecture by Dr. Kiran Kumar, Professor of Psychology from Mysore University. Co-Sponsored by CHiTra & the Center for Spirituality and Health.
The Psychology of Meditation
A lecture by Dr. Kiran Kumar- Professor of Psychology from Mysore University. Co-Sponsored by CHiTra & the Center for Spirituality and Health.
A Hindu Tradition in America: Perspectives on ISKCON
A lecture by Dr. Graham Schweig-Â Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Indic Studies Program, Christopher Newport University. Dr. Graham Schweig received his doctorate in Comparative Religion from Harvard University, and is a specialist in the philosophy and history of yoga, bhakti devotional traditions of India, and love mysticism in world religions. He …
Water, Art & Architecture in Indonesia
A lecture by Boreth Ly- Assistant Professor of Art History, University of Utah. In addition to the evening public lecture, Prof. Ly will be offering a graduate/faculty seminar along with additional lectures to undergraduate classes. Co-sponsored by CHiTra & the Harn Museum.
An Andal Evening: An Evening of Music, Classical Dance, and Discussion
A public lecture, music and dance based on the works of Andal, a ninth century female saint from south India. This presentation is part of the UF Religion, Literature and the Performing Arts series. The program will include: Dance based on Andal's poem "A Thousand Elephants..." (varanam ayiram) Musical renderings of Andal's Tiruppavai Brief demonstration …
Scroll Paintings & Bardic Poetry in Bengal
A lecture by Professor Frank Koro-Â Associate Professor of Religion & Anthropology, Boston University. Frank Korom will explore the changing world of the Patuas, a community of itinerant scroll painters and singers residing in Medinipur District, West Bengal, India. These impoverished artists are adapting to modernity by expanding their repertoires to include contemporary social and political …