Arts & Culture

The Festival of India presents a unique lineup of new and award-winning performances that portray the depth and the beauty of ancient India’s devotional traditions. From captivating dance performances to dramas depicting thrilling stories from ancient scripture, the Arts & Culture stage program presented at the Festival of India is a delight for all.

Arts & Culture showcase has a special focus on the spiritual and devotional side of music, dance, and drama from the ancient subcontinent. The presentation provides a lush and varied ensemble of traditional Indian performing arts that engages the mind, captures the senses, and lifts the soul.

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Schedule

Saturday, July 15th 2023

12:40 PM – 1:00 PM Opening Kirtan by Adhya & Friends 
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM Kirtan by Tanya & Friends
1:20 PM – 1:30 PM Dance by “Jhumura Ramdani“ Advaita Chakraborty
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM Dances “Lalitha Lavanga” & “Bhaja Hu Re Mana” by Dr. Sidhi Desai 
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Welcome Ceremony Hosted by Bhaktimarga Swami
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Dance “Jagannath Sloka” by Karika Dance
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Live Art Demonstration by Anastasia & Kirtan by Amala Kirtan Das 
3:05 PM – 3:15 PM Dance “Ata Kothe Dhaave Manna” by Megha Subramanian
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM Performances by ISKCON Krishna Fun School
3:35 PM – 4:15 PM “The Gita” by ISKCON Youth Bus Tour, Directed by Bhaktimarga Swami 
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM Talent Showcase in Collaboration with Toronto Desi
Anelisa Prasanna – Dance “Ayarpadi Maaligaiyil”
Alokita Dance Studio – Dance “Navarasa”
Debrati Ganguly – Dance “Saddu Madalu”
Anshika Prasanna – Dance “Swagatham Krishna”
Fusion Arts – Dance “Thunga Thunga”
Rishita Pramanik – Dance “Srita Kamala”
Surbhi Raninga – Dance “Krishna Nee Begane”
Rachit Aherao – Song “Kanha Madhur”
Vidhi Sharma – Song “Kishori Kuchh Aisa Intezaam Ho Jaye”
Ajay Gandhi – Song “TUM”
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM Talent Showcase Awards Ceremony Hosted by Toronto Desi
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM “Big Fish Little Fish” by Bhakti Academy, Directed by Bhaktimarga Swami
6:45 PM – Onwards Kirtan Finale by Radha Govinda Mandali

Sunday, July 16th 2023

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Opening Kirtan by Tanya & Friends
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM Kirtan by Adhya & Friends
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Dances “Narasimha Kauthuvam” & “Brindavani Thillana” by Bhakti Dance Troupe
1:30 PM – 1:55 PM Performance by Vedic Roots Montessori Academy
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM Dance “Krishna Sloka” by Karika Dance
2:05 PM – 2:35 PM Talent Showcase Finalists in Collaboration with Toronto Desi Group
2:35 PM – 2:55 PM Talent Showcase Awards Ceremony Hosted by Toronto Desi Group
2:55 PM – 3:25 PM Bhajans by Amala Kirtan Das
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM Dance “Geeta Dhuniku” by Megha Subramanian
3:35 PM – 4:15 PM Play “The Gita” by ISKCON Youth Bus Tour, Directed by Bhaktimarga Swami
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Krishna Katha Quiz & Swag Giveaway
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Play “Big Fish Little Fish” by Bhakti Academy, Directed by Bhaktimarga Swami
5:15 PM – Onwards Kirtan Finale by Amala Kirtan Das & ISKCON Youth Bus Tour