Aug 26 2025 to Aug 26 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Ramachandram Bhavayami brings to life the rare and powerful women of the Ramayana, figures of immense strength, influence, and devotion, each deeply impacted by Rama’s actions yet honoring him with unwavering loyalty.

Through a unique blend of Bharatanatyam and spoken narration, the performance reimagines their voices, offering fresh insights into Rama Bhakti, resilience, and love.

One highlight is Ramya Ramnarayan’s striking portrayal of Soorpanakha. A masked, dramatically attired figure enters with bold, expressive movement in Thakkukku Dhikkukku (Adi). Her first sight of Rama (Lavanya Rama, Tyagaraja) is rendered with poignant music, delicate violin, and a compelling mix of desire, wonder, and vulnerability.

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Performers

Ramya Ramnarayan
Bharatanatyam
Smt. Ramya Ramnarayan is an internationally acclaimed Bharatanatyam exponent, described by The New York Times as “a considerable virtuoso and a complex stylist.” A protégé of Kalaimamani S.K. Rajarathnam Pillai and Padma Bhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan, she has received the Kalaimamani, Natana Mamani, Nritya Seva Mani, and numerous other global honors.

An ‘A’ Grade Doordarshan and ICCR-empanelled artist, Ramya has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including the Madras Music Academy, Asia Society, Lincoln Center, and the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana, and is a regular headliner at Chennai’s December Season. In 2025, she received New Jersey’s highest artistic honor—the State Heritage Fellowship—for lifetime achievement and cultural contribution.

Dushyanth Sridhar
Narration & Storytelling
Dushyanth Sridhar is one of India’s most popular young exponents of upanyāsams (discourses), known for blending traditional wisdom with modern wit. In his signature white vēṣṭi and aṅgavastram, with a nāmam on his forehead, he brings ancient scriptures to life for audiences across generations. Renowned for his engaging storytelling in flawless English and colloquial charm, he has delivered over 3,500 discourses in 26 countries, amassing 125+ million YouTube views and a global following in the millions.

His initiatives include the pandemic-era abhinava-e-pāṭhaśālā, which taught Vedic content to over 7,000 students worldwide, and heritage tours to 200 temples across seven countries. A bestselling author (Rāmāyaṇam Vol. 1, HarperCollins, 2024) and creator of acclaimed classical dance productions, he has also acted in and directed award-winning Sanskrit films.

Through his trust, Deśika Dayā, he has channelled over ₹9 million into cultural and spiritual projects. Honored with numerous titles, including the BITS Pilani Young Achievers Alumni Award and the Śrī Chandraśekharendra Sarasvatī National Eminence Award, Dushyanth continues to inspire as a speaker, author, cultural ambassador, and modern-day messenger of sanātana dharma.