The three-day 'Yaksha' festival, an exuberant festival of classical music and dance by world-renowned artists began on Thursday at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. Executive Trustee of Shankara Eye Foundation, Padma Shri Dr. R V Ramani inaugurated the festival with the official lighting of the lamp.
Coimbatore: Hindustani classical vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi performed on the first day of the festival. Renowned for his powerful and versatile vocals, he is the proud recipient of several awards, including the prestigious Pune-based 'Pula Deshpande' award for classical music. Befitting his stature, the powerful rendition mesmerized the hundreds of spectators from around the world watching his performance.
The following two days of the festival will witness Carnatic flutist Shashank Subramanyam and Madhavi Mudgal's Dance Group performing Odissi on February 16 and 17, respectively at Suryakund in Isha Yoga Center from 7 pm to 9 pm. The performance is also livestreamed online, and the public have been invited to the event, without any fee.
Named after celestial beings in Indian mythology, 'Yaksha' provides a platform for great artists to perform and connoisseurs to appreciate these ancient arts performed by masters. India’s various art forms are not only a reflection of diverse cultures but also a source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of years. 'Yaksha' thus is an endeavor to preserve and promote the uniqueness, purity, and diversity of the country’s performing arts.
The Yaksha Festival comes ahead of the iconic Mahashivratri festival which will be hosted by Isha on February 18. The nightlong festival includes Satsang and guided Meditation by Sadhguru combined with breathtaking performances from artists across India.
The following two days of the festival will witness Carnatic flutist Shashank Subramanyam and Madhavi Mudgal's Dance Group performing Odissi on February 16 and 17, respectively at Suryakund in Isha Yoga Center from 7 pm to 9 pm. The performance is also livestreamed online, and the public have been invited to the event, without any fee.
Named after celestial beings in Indian mythology, 'Yaksha' provides a platform for great artists to perform and connoisseurs to appreciate these ancient arts performed by masters. India’s various art forms are not only a reflection of diverse cultures but also a source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of years. 'Yaksha' thus is an endeavor to preserve and promote the uniqueness, purity, and diversity of the country’s performing arts.
The Yaksha Festival comes ahead of the iconic Mahashivratri festival which will be hosted by Isha on February 18. The nightlong festival includes Satsang and guided Meditation by Sadhguru combined with breathtaking performances from artists across India.