In celebration of the Indian holiday festival of Diwali, Mandala South Asian Performing Art presents a family-friendly performance program combining dance, music, and the 17th-century art of Mewar, a region in India. Mandala connects audiences and students with the vibrancy, flavors, and colors of the performing arts traditions of South Asia. In keeping with this objective, we present Diwali: The Story of Ram on October 8 at 7.30 pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago.

An educational matinee for school students shall take place on October 7 at 11 am at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. To book for the same, please write to info@mandalaarts.org.

Diwali: The Story of Ram, a true visual spectacle, represents Mandala’s interpretation of the ancient epic Ramayana, a classic tale that spans across cultures, producing a multidimensional performance work that combines contemporary culture and mythology. The tale of Ram, his beloved wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman exiled in the forest—at odds with the brilliant king Ravana—weaves together the multiculturalism of South Asia. Our award-winning ensemble will perform with Rajasthani musicians and digitally animated 17th-century art of Mewar (Udaipur). This art was commissioned by the then Maharaja of Mewar, and the very best artists were involved in the project to illustrate the Ramayana.