Whispers of the River and the Tree: A Grand theatrical spectacle Celebrating the Heritage, Spirituality, and Cause

Experience
the
divine
fusion
of
art,
spirituality,
culture
and
cause
at
“Whispers
of
the
River
and
the
Tree“,
a
grand
Bharatanatyam
production
premiering
on
Sunday,
January
19,
2025,
at
6:30
PM
at
the
Prestige
Centre
for
Performing
Arts,
Bengaluru.
This
enchanting
performance
celebrates
the
sacred
legacy
of
the
Sri
Venugopala
krishna
swamy
Temple
and
brings
to
life
the
profound
connection
between
dance,
music,
and
devotion.
Proceeds
from
this
event
will
support
the
Cauvery
River’s
rejuvenation
and
the
revitalisation
of
the
Krishna
temple
at
Paschimavahini,
preserving
its
sacred
heritage
for
future
generations.

Storytelling
through
Performing
Arts

An
Artistic
Extravaganza
Featuring
over
100
distinguished
artists,
this
masterpiece
pays
homage
to
the
Paschimavahini
Krishna,
weaving
together
original
choreography
and
compositions.
Directed
by
acclaimed
Bharatanatyam
maestros
Poornima
K.
Gururaja
and
Badari
Divya
Bhushan,
the
production
marries
timeless
tradition
with
the
innovation
of
contemporary
art
forms.

A
Story
Rooted
in
Spirituality
Set
amidst
the
serene
imagery
of
an
ancient
temple,
a
flowing
river,
and
a
sacred
tree,
the
narrative
unfolds
themes
of
love,
loss,
devotion,
and
rediscovery.
The
audience
will
journey
through
poignant
moments—a
bride
and
groom’s
arranged
union,
the
pain
of
bereavement,
acts
of
sacrifice,
the
excitement
of
unearthing
hidden
treasures,
and
nature’s
quiet
wisdom.
The
finale
promises
to
leave
the
audience
spellbound,
inspiring
a
deep
spiritual
connection.

Inspired
by
History
The
Sri
Venugopalakrishnaswamy
Temple,
situated
by
the
Cauvery
River
in
Paschimavahini,
Srirangapatna
(near
Mysore,
Karnataka),
is
a
cherished
spiritual
and
cultural
heritage
site.
As
per
the
temple’s
sthala
purana
from
1810
C.E.,
a
devout
Kodugu
Sreenivasa
Iyengar
unearthed
the
idol
of
Sri
Venugopalakrishnaswamy
beneath
an
Aswatha
tree,
guided
by
a
divine
vision.
This
historic
temple
remains
a
significant
pilgrimage
center,
especially
during
Tula
Sankramana
(mid-October
to
mid-November).

The
Visionaries
Behind
the
Spectacle
It
is
with
immense
joy
that
I
present
“Whispers
of
the
River
and
the
Tree,”
a
GoBrahma
Bharatanatyam
production
inspired
by
the
sacred
legacy
of
the
Sri
Venugopalakrishnaswamy
Temple
at
Paschimavahini.
This
performance
is
a
celebration
of
devotion,
nature’s
wisdom,
and
the
timeless
bond
between
tradition
and
art.

Crafted
with
reverence
and
brought
to
life
by
over
100
talented
artists,
this
production
unites
the
beauty
of
Bharatanatyam
with
the
spiritual
richness
of
our
heritage.
My
heartfelt
gratitude
to
Kalasindhu
Academy,
Bhushans’
Academy,
and
the
Sri
Venugopalakrishnaswamy
Seva
Samithi
for
their
collaboration
and
dedication,
said
Roopa
P
Doraswamy,
Founder
GoBrahma
Productions.

Join
us
on
January
19,
2025,
at
the
Prestige
Centre
for
Performing
Arts,
Bengaluru,
to
witness
this
soulful
journey.
Let
us
come
together
to
honor
the
enduring
power
of
art,
nature
and
spirituality.

About
the
Organizers

• 
  
  
  Roopa
  P.
  Doraswamy,
  Founder
  of
  GoBrahma
  Productions,
  is
  a
  Bharatanatyam
  dancer
  &
  
  rasika
  and
  corporate
  lawyer
  with
  a
  vision
  for
  impactful,
  world-class
  productions.

• 
  
  
  Poornima
  K.
  Gururaja,
  Artistic
  Director
  of
  Kalasindhu
  Academy,
  is
  a
  decorated
  choreographer
  and
  mentor,
  honored
  with
  the
  
  Natya
  Kala
  Koushal
  and
  Kempegowda
  Award.

• 
  
  
  Badari
  Divya
  Bhushan,
  Artistic
  Director
  of
  Bhushans’
  Academy,
  is
  a
  globally
  renowned
  Bharatanatyam
  performer,
  composer,
  and
  costume
  designer.

Together
with
the
Sri
Venugopalakrishnaswamy
Seva
Samithi,
these
visionaries
promise
an
unforgettable
celebration
of
Indian
culture
and
spirituality.

Don’t
miss
this
one-of-a-kind
artistic
experience.
Mark
your
calendars:
January
19,
2025.