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Bha.Raa.Tha Academy presents an unforgettable evening where cultures meet through movement, rhythm, and tradition.
The highlight of the evening is “BHAV – Bharatha’s 5th Vedha”, an acclaimed dance-theatre production by Padma Bhushan Shobana. Deeply rooted in Bharatanatyam, BHAV explores Natya as the fifth Veda—an ancient and powerful medium of storytelling that transcends language, bringing philosophy, devotion, and human emotion vividly to life through expressive movement and music.
The program is further enriched by a captivating Aboriginal dance performance accompanied by the didgeridoo, honouring Australia’s First Nations culture and its timeless connection to land and spirit.
Bharaatholsavam Sydney ’26 stands as a celebration of cultural harmony, embracing diversity while valuing and respecting age-old traditions. This unique cross-cultural experience invites audiences to witness how art becomes a bridge—connecting histories, identities, and communities in a shared moment of beauty and understanding.
Join us for an evening that truly embodies the spirit of unity through culture.
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Program Directors
Thanuja Ravindran
Thanuja Ravindran is an IT professional and arts enthusiast with a deep passion for traditional dance and music. She is the Founder of Bha.Raa.Tha Academy, through which she actively promotes multicultural art forms to diverse audiences. Thanuja co-directed the dance-drama “Cognizance,” which explored the importance of balanced human development and harmony with nature by blending Indian classical dance and yoga. The production was presented during Bharaatholsavam 2K18 in Bangalore, India.
Sathyajith Kalyadan
Sathyajith Kalyadan is an IT professional and cultural organizer based in Sydney, Australia. He is the Director of Bha.Raa.Tha Academy, an initiative dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts and multicultural cultural exchange. Sathyajith was also the co-director of the dance-drama Cognizance, which explored the importance of balanced human development and harmony with nature through a creative blend of Indian classical dance and yoga.
BHAV
Featuring Legendary Danseuse Actor SHOBANA and ensemble, this show will innovate unvisited magical realms of classicism and yet confine to the mother Book of Indian dramaturgy- Natyasasthra – the primeval source of all entertainment. The story of Indian dance that is valued for its etymological transitions will be presented to you keeping in mind the change in audiences and our present social structure.
Company name: Kalarpana
Production name: BHAV
Created by: Padma Bhushan Shobana Chandrakumar
Performers: Shobana Chandrakumar, Srividya Ramachandran, Sree Chithra Madhavan Nair, Vrindha Partha Sarathy, Narayani Nehra, Akshitha Narayan
Directed by: Padma Bhushan Shobana Chandrakumar
Lighting & Sound Technical Director: Murugan Krishnan
Aboriginal Dance & Didgeridoo Performance
Enthralling and engaging, Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo are Sydney’s best traditional indigenous Australian Aboriginal performance and education troupe. Led by Aboriginal elder, teacher and artist, Walangari Karntawarra (B.A., B. Ed.) the members of Diramu are all seasoned, professional Aboriginal performers who have delighted and entertained audiences for over 20 years. Their traditional Aboriginal dance performances, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime storytelling, masterful didgeridoo music and song are a vibrant and captivating way of showcasing Australia’s rich indigenous culture to overseas visitors and the general Australian public.
Led By: Walangari Karntawarra (B.A. & B. Ed.)
Performed by: Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo Group
Accessibility
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