Join us on Sunday, 28 June at 5:00 PM, for an evocative evening of dialogue and discovery, set under the luminous full moon at Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya, Beaufort Street.
Immerse yourself in "Timeless India", an unforgettable extravaganza of Indian music and dance that seizes the senses and leaves the soul enriched. This monumental production is the latest creation from the minds behind the acclaimed productions "I am Ravana" and "Antaryana". Masterfully converging over 100 local and international artists, it charts an enchanting course from the enigmatic echoes of the Vedic period to the thrilling crescendo of modern Bollywood.
Join us for a cultural spectacle with internationally acclaimed artists, Siva Kumar on the Tabla and Rohini Shetty in Kathak, who will be accompanied by Sarangi maestro, Sri Sangeet Mishra.
Vinyasa Flow yoga is open for all ages and yoga levels and introduces strength, flexibility, concentration and meditation into your day.
Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya celebrated Deepavali this year with a Gala night "Utsava Aloka - A Feast for the Senses". Join us on the 20th of November at Shakktidhaam, Wangara and experience a stunning amalgamation of dance and musical performances alongside a wondrous vegetarian menu.
Enter the realm of night where hymns are heard to be resonating within oneself and rhythms can be experienced in each breath we take. Experience multi-disciplinary artforms which will bring your night to life.
Enjoy a three course dinner served at your table followed by experiencing "Ras - Flirting with eternity", a dance program by Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya (SMV).
A joyful evening of food, song and dance, at Annalakshmi on the Swan.
The story of antaryAnA follows the journey of the female protagonist Rasika, the bond she shares with her Grandfather and how this influences her attitudes to music as a Indian classical/semi-classical vocalist in later years. The production features a cast of approximately 90 including SMV teachers and students and professional musicians, delivered as live music along with dance and drama.
Tickets are available on a "pay as your heart feels" basis reflective of the theme of the production.
The Inspire Digital Platform platform will bring the Swan Festival of Lights right into your home and onto your screens, making you the guide of your own unique cultural pilgrimage, this year. SFOL-Reimagined is our attempt to reconnect with individuals from all over the globe by sharing light and love in a safe medium.
An exciting tale that weaves the fate of two sets of lovers interwoven with an unseen celestial kingdom.
Presenting “margam”, the traditional pathway, the Bharata Natya dance repertoire which blends the artistic expression of body, mind, heart and soul. An offering by Anu Sutharshan, with all proceeds to Down Syndrome Association of WA.
From the time he graduated as a gold medalist in Commercial Art from College of Arts & Crafts, Chennai in 1973, Ma Se has pushed the boundaries of acadamic style of drawing and painting at every stage of his life. In the past five decades, he has left no artistic medium that has not been tried or utilised to the benefit of the art form resulting in works ranging from realistic to abstract. Ma Se often talks about the ‘Search’ for knowledge and learning - be it a new concept, painting material or using computers and modern technology, has never been quenched and his exploration continues.
This session will give a glimpse of Ma Se's journey in the field of art.
Described by the New York times as “movingly meditative”, East marries West is a duet of Sitar and Indian Cello by Pandit Shubhendra Rao, protégé of Pandit Ravi Shankar, and Saskia Rao-de Haas disciple of Flute Maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia, accompanied by Zuheb Ahmed Khan on the Tabla, and joined by Ishaan Rao on the Piano, presented by Sanskriti Seniors of WA & Jhankar.
Rapturous and exotic, gorgeous and romantic, passionate and powerful: an ace team of percussion magicians joins Defying Gravity to create musical alchemy in a heavenly world made entirely of sound. The winners of Triple J’s 2017 Listen Out competition, Feels is a dynamic WA-based duo blending high energy percussion with funky melodies and ravishing electronic beats. Virtuoso percussionist Pavan Kumar Hari, introduces dancers and musicians from WA’s Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya (SMV), revealing a mystical world of exotic instruments, seductive timbres, breathtaking images and the overwhelming power of rhythm!
I am Ravana, is one of the headlining events of the DiverseCity KL International Arts Festival (KLIAF) 2018 and is staged by Australian-based arts and culture organisation Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya (SMV) in collaboration with The Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) - Inner Space Dance (ISD). I am Ravana will be staged for just three nights from Sept 6 to 8 at the Shantanand Auditorium, The Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur.
I am Ravana premiered last July in Perth to rave reviews – the West Australian remarked that it was "a true feast for the senses" – and marks the first show that SMV is staging outside of Australia. Over 100 cast and crew from both Kuala Lumpur and Perth will be involved in production, which is further brought to life by colourful sets and costumes and both live and pre-recorded music.
The bharata natyam Arangetram of Ananya Saxena – student of Anuradha Sutharshan
