Narendra Modi watches dance festival in Delhi

New Delhi, 29 September 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today watched Bharat Natyam recital by top contemporary classical artistes at a dance festival organized under ‘The Divinity Series’ at Chinmaya Mission’ in New Delhi.

Modi walked into the event when Mythili Prakash‘s dance was going on.

Modi lauded the performances by Rama Vaidyanathan, Mythili Prakash and others, and also appreciated the efforts of the organizers in upholding the traditional culture and performing arts of India.

About the event

Celebrating one of the most recognized dances of India – Bharata Natyam, Divinity Series, in its maiden event, endeavors to recreate the classical integrity of this temple dance form. Presenting three contemporary artistes Rama Vaidyanathan from New Delhi, Meenakshi Srinivasan from Chennai and Mythili Prakash from Los Angeles, each of the performances is preceded by a short recital of specially composed invocatory music by members of the much acclaimed Gandharva Choir.

Conceptualized and organized by industry veteran Deepak Shourie and notable Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer Jyotsna Shourie, Divinity Series seeks to create a new generation of cultural connoisseurs by offering an authentic celestial experience of the art form to fresh and diverse audiences.