Ladies you and your families are invited to celebrate KARWA CHAUTH POOJA AND KATHA
October 15, 2011, Saturday From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Karwa Chauth is one of the most awaited ritual and festivals of North India. It is celebrated by
married women mainly. On this day, they keep a fast for the long life, well being and prosperity of their husbands and participate in special katha and pooja ceremonies. Karwa Chauth reflects joy, splendor, brightness and happiness of a married life. The festival also brings friends and families together and provides them an opportunity to socialize with friends and family members, exchange gifts and delicious meals. Come and Celebrate Your First and Continuing Karwa Chauth Pooja at Hindu Temple Listen to the Katha and Join the Pooja Thali circle with your frien ... Go to event
Thursday through Sunday, March 15 to 18, nightly at 7:00 pm; matinee Sunday, March 18, 2:00 pm
Samsung Hall
Our story takes place in the court (darbar) of the great patron king of Kathak, Wajid Ali Shah, who represents the decadence of courtly life. The king is so distracted by his indulgences that he does not notice that his general is being tempted by the British to betray him. Pandit Das’ new work brings to life the rich artistic and cultural legacy of the courts of North India exploring themes of power and corruption.
Kathak is the only Indian classical dance style with both Muslim and Hindu influences, as it was adpoted by the Mughals. Das has a direct lineage to the North Indian courts of yesteryear; his Guru taught the last remaining courtesans of the modern era.
Performed by ... 
The legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj is one of the last great masters of classical Indian music from the older generation. Internationally acclaimed for his remarkable 31/2 octave range, he is noted for his rich renditions of khyal, the highly improvised classical style that has become the main form of North Indian vocal music over the past 200 years. He is the foremost exponent of the Mewati gharana (school) and has received India’s major honors for his contribution to Indian music, including Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Pandit Jasraj was introduced to New York audiences at a concert presented by the Alternative Museum (the precursor of WMI) in 1982.
When: April 22, 2012
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
