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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PLAN YOUR VISIT

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Arrive from 2:30 PM and make the most of your afternoon with an easy check-in and plenty to enjoy. Strike a post at the Photo Booth or treat yourself to the Food and Craft stalls located in the Courtyard for the perfect little pre-event fun!

4.00 PM – 5.45PM – BHAV Performance by Shobana

Important

To help everyone enjoy the performance without interruption, theatre doors will close when BHAV begins at 4:15 PM. We’ll be happy to welcome you in once the show concludes at 5:45 PM.

6:05 PM – Fashion Show by Valampuri Team
6:30 PM – Shobana Address the Audience
7:00 PM – Indigenous Dance Performance
7:40 PM – Exciting Raffle Draw prizes to be announced (Winners must be present in the venue)

Event Organisers

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

Pastiche of music, history, vivid imagery and unbridled creativity.

Traditional Bharathanatyam and dance theatre with English dialogues.

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.

Production name: BHAV
Concept, Choreography & Directed by: Padma Bhushan Shobana Chandrakumar
Performers: Shobana Chandrakumar, Srividya Ramachandran, Sree Chithra, Madhavan Nair, Vrindha Partha Sarathy, Narayani Nehra, Akshitha Narayan
Lighting 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

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

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Additional Ticketing Information

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

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