18th Nrityarchitum
Shubham Karoti Kalyanam
A Celebration of Devotion through Dance
About the evening
Kirti Natya Niketan invites you to an evening where tradition, rhythm, and storytelling come alive through the timeless art of Bharatanatyam. Witness an immersive performance where every gesture speaks, every rhythm resonates, and every moment reflects devotion.
Program schedule
Invocation and inauguration, student offerings, a thematic dance drama, Mangalam, and special segments with our guests and contributors.
- 1
6:30 PM — Invocation & inauguration
The evening begins with the auspicious lighting of the lamp, invoking the blessings of Goddess Shakthi, followed by the felicitation of our esteemed Chief Guest.
- 2
6:50 PM — Ganesha Pancharatnam
A vibrant and devotional presentation by our students, offering prayers to Lord Ganesha.
- 3
Dance drama — “Shakthi – Punj”
A powerful thematic production portraying the strength, grace, and divine energy of Shakthi, brought alive through expressive storytelling and classical technique.
- 4
Mangalam
A traditional and graceful conclusion to the evening.
- 5
Special segments
Address by the Chief Guest. Honour to orchestra members and contributors. Vote of thanks by the Guru.
Program credits
Concept, choreography, orchestra, production team, and hosts.
- Concept & choreography
- Kalashree Ruchi Gupta
- Nattuvangam & rhythmic inputs
- Kalashree Ruchi Gupta
- Vocal
- Sh. Adarsh Nair
- Mridangam & drum pads
- Dr. R. Keshavan
- Violin
- Sh. V. S. K. Annadurai
- Compère
- Smt. Meena Venki
- Photography & videography
- Sh. Naresh Gulati
- Makeup
- Sh. Subhash Gupta
- Costumes
- Sh. Kishan Lal
- Design
- Smt. Suchitra A D
Gallery
- Image More photos — to be added