Events

UPCOMING BHARATHAKALAI EVENTS AND PREFORMANCES

Navaratri Performance #1
Oct
18

Navaratri Performance #1

As the Navaratri Season is upon us we have our first Navaratri Performance at the Shri Lakshmi temple in Ashland. Come and join us as we kick off the Navaratri season on the first day at the temple.

Cost: Free

Venue: Shri Lakshmi Temple Auditorium, 117 Waverly Street, Ashland, MA

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Diwali Performance #1
Nov
1

Diwali Performance #1

Diwali Celebrations start early when our dancers will perform at the Satsang Center in Woburn. The celebrations start at 4:00pm with snacks and social hour, the cultural program will start at about 5:00pm and there is dinner after. Do join for this communal celebration!

Cost: Free

Venue: Satsang Center, 1 Pleasant Street, Woburn MA 01801

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TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance
Nov
14

TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance

Please join to celebrate dance and dancers at the 9th Annual TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance. This year the festival features Upcoming Young Dancer, Amal Balachundhar who is a Senior at LHS and will present a special presentation in the Bharathanatyam style. For the first time we get to witness Sattriya the Monastic Dance from Assam, by California based Suwodi Dutta Bordoloi. Special Kathak presentations by Urmi Samadar’s Aakriti Kathak Ensemble. Finally the festival will honor pioneering Guru Jothi Raghavan for not only introducing Bharathanatyam in New England but nurturing the interest and passion for the dance form.

Cost: $20 - Senior (65+) and Child (10 and below)

General: $35 (online) $45 (as door - Venmo/cash/check)

Group rate: $30 (5+) Online Only

Gold Sponsor: $200 - Two tickets in premium seating

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Shivaratri Challangai Pooja
Mar
6

Shivaratri Challangai Pooja

Challangai Pooja for the 2027 Arangetram students only

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Recital by Varshini Mohankumar
Apr
4

Recital by Varshini Mohankumar

Our first Bharathanatyam recital by senior student Varshini Mohankumar. Varshini performed her Arangetram in 2017 and will now present a solo Margam. Do come and support her.

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Arangetram #1
Jul
17

Arangetram #1

Save the Date for the Arangetram of Shriya Revankar

Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington MA

Cost: Free - Stay tuned for the elite.

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Arangetram #2
Jul
31

Arangetram #2

Save the date for the Arangetram of Keerti Chandar

Venue: Lexington Christian Academy, 48 Bartlett Avenue, Lexington MA 02420

Cost: Free - Stay Tuned for the elite.

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Recital of Nithyani Anandakugan
Aug
1

Recital of Nithyani Anandakugan

Our second Bharathanatyam Recital by senior student Nityani Anandakugan. Nithya also had her arangetram in 2017 and is now presenting a Margam. Do come and support her.

Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington MA 02420

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Vijayadashami Celebrations
Oct
11

Vijayadashami Celebrations

Our Annual once a year Dance School celebrations for Vijayadashami! ALL students with family and friends are all welcome to attend and celebrate the year long learning that has happened! Let’s jointly applaud everyones progress over this year and look forward to the upcoming years learning and performances!

Cost: Free

Venue: Sanctuary, First Parish Church Bedford, 75 The Great Road, Bedford MA

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International Day
Oct
10

International Day

International Day Winchester

Please join this celebration in Winchester MA, in the Town Common, spearheaded by “veteran dance mum” and dancer in her own right Megha Joshi. Our intermediate group will perform a Ganesh Bhajan. The dancers are: Akshaya Kadam, Anushri Phadnis, Kinsza Bagasrawala, Navira Kumaar and Tanisha Manral. Do join to cheer them and other artists that will be performing!

Cost: Free

Venue: Outdoors at the Town Common, Winchester. For GPS type: Waterfield Road, Winchester MA 01890

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Arangetram 3:  Rishika Sriram & Sanjana Beeraladini
Aug
22

Arangetram 3: Rishika Sriram & Sanjana Beeraladini

The third Arangetram of the season to be performed by Rishika Sriram & Sanjana Beeraladini, do attend and support the dancers. More info to follow.

Venue: Lexington Christian Academy, 48 Bartlett Avenue, Lexington MA

Cost: Free

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Arangetram 2: Ritu Raghavendra
Aug
2

Arangetram 2: Ritu Raghavendra

The second Arangetram of the season will be performed by Ritu Raghavendra, please do attend, more information will follow.

Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA

Cost: Free

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Arangetram 1:  Sri Sthuthi & Sri Shloka Venkatesh
Aug
1

Arangetram 1: Sri Sthuthi & Sri Shloka Venkatesh

The first Arangetram of the season will be held on August 1, 2026 performed by sisters Sri Sthuthi & Sri Shloka Venkatesh. Please do attend - more information to follow.

Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington MA

Time: 3:00pm

Cost: Free

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Geetanjali
Jul
26

Geetanjali

Commemorating the memory of Geetha Murali on her 10th death anniversary come listen to her students sing as a continuation of her legacy and come watch Guru Jayshree perform a special tribute performance to recorded music in Geetha’s voice.

Cost: Free registration required. Link: https://partiful.com/e/QyANWeBk9uCmTw7WFlLp?c=qmMpYJv3

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Jagannath Rath Yatra
Jul
18

Jagannath Rath Yatra

Celebrate the Rath Yatra of Bhagwan Jagananth and watch our Senior Dancer Nithyani Anandakugan present newly choreographed thematic pieces to celebrate this event. The festival is open to one and all !

Date: July 18, 2026

Time: 3:30-4:30pm (Cultural show)

Address: 99 Shirdi Way, Groton MA

Cost: Free

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Recital #1 :  Sanjana & Soni Kumar
Jun
27

Recital #1 : Sanjana & Soni Kumar

Our first ever recital by post arangetram students, please do come and attend a Margam recital with live music by our senior students, brother and sister duo Sanjana & Soni Kumar.

Venue: Scottish Rite Masonic Museum, 34 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA

Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Cost: Free

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Love Now
Mar
22
to Mar 23

Love Now

Love Now is a celebration of the diverse people of Lexington in a unique coming together of different cultures through music, dance and spoken word. Conceived by Singer/Songwriter Mary Ross and Guru Jayshree, the show will be anchored by Mary’s music which will be accompanied by different musical groups, various dance forms and spoken word by Massachusetts’s innaugural Poet Laureate Regie O’Hare Gibson.

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Shivaratri Celebrations -2
Mar
1

Shivaratri Celebrations -2

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri we have a second presentation at the Dwarakamayi Shirdi Temple in Billerica MA. Please do come in large numbers to support our dancers.

Venue: Shri Dwarakamai Temple, Main Hall, 267 Boston Road, Suite 9-10, North Billerica, MA

Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm

Cost: Free

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Shivaratri Celebrations
Feb
22

Shivaratri Celebrations

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri we present our first performance of the season at the Shri Lakshmi Temple at 3:00pm. Please come in large numbers to support our students as they offer their prayer through dance to the divine.

Venue: Shril Lakshmi Temple, 117 Waverly Street, Ashland MA

Time: 3:00pm

Cost: Free

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Natya Circle Of New England
Feb
15

Natya Circle Of New England

Natya Circle of New England is a wonderful initiative that provides a stage for local dancers and students of dance to perform as part of their monthly series. In February our Adult Dance group will present for 30 mins and senior dancer Srilasya Mallajosyula (Arangetram 2024) will present a 40min solo production. Please come in large numbers to support our students.

Venue: Om Hindu Community Center, 240 Boston Post Road, Billerica, MA

Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

Cost: Free and open to all.

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Childrens Day Celebration by NETS
Nov
15

Childrens Day Celebration by NETS

Our young dancers present as part of a celebration organized by NETS on the occasion of Children’s Day!\

Venue: Charles W. Whitcomb School, 25 Union Street, Marlborough MA 01752

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IAL Diwali Celebration
Nov
9

IAL Diwali Celebration

As the festive season approaches, the Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) is excited to begin preparations for Diwali 2025—a time for lights, joy, community, and unforgettable performances..

Diwali is more than just a celebration—it’s about coming together as a community, showcasing our culture, and inspiring the next generation through music and dance. With your vision and energy, we know this year’s performances will shine even brighter!

Our Younger group will present A Ganesha Kautvam.

Dancers are: Aahana Vinod, Amey John, Anika Bapat, Myra Srishailan, Risha Vohra & Samhita Krishnan


Address: Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

Tickets: https://www.indianamericansoflexington.org/tickets

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Diwali Service at UU Lexington
Nov
9

Diwali Service at UU Lexington

Jayshree Akka will be participating in this special service to celebrate Diwali at the First Parish Church in Lexington. This has become an annual coming together as a unified community in prayer and worship.

Venue: First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington

Cost: Free and Open to All

Duration: 10:30-11:30am I hour service with rituals, poetry, music and dance.

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TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance
Nov
8

TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance

The 8th annual dance festival is back with an amazing line-up of artists from Massachusetts, California and India. The BSD (Bharathakalai School of Dance) Troupe will present a newly composed and choreographed piece as part of the Upcoming Young Dancer series.

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Diwali Celebration IANH
Nov
2

Diwali Celebration IANH

On Sunday our young dancers will perform at the IANH Diwali celebrations in Nashua! Garba & Dandiya Start at 8:00pm!

Veue: Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua NH 03063

Entry Fee: $10 ($5 for members)

Children under 5 are Free

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Diwali Celebrations at Satsang Center
Oct
26

Diwali Celebrations at Satsang Center

Two groups will be performing at the Satsang Center, Woburn as part of their Diwali celebrations. The event starts at 4pm and there will be dinner available. The event is Free. Our two groups will present a Ganesha Kautvam and a Padam on Krishna.

The dancers are:

Younger Group: Aahana Vinod, Amey John, Anika Bapat, Myra Srishailan, Risha Vohra and Samhita Krishnan

Intermediate Group: Gaadha Anil, Mayatri Sharma, Prisha Naik & Shriya Revankar

Address: Satsang Center, 1 Pleasant St, Woburn, MA 01801

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Brookhaven Performance
Oct
16

Brookhaven Performance

Guru Jayshree and senior students will do a special hour long presentation for the seniors at Brookhaven Senior Living at 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington MA.

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IAMV Diwali Celebrations
Oct
12

IAMV Diwali Celebrations

Our Intermediate dancers will present alongside many cultural groups at this community Diwali celebration.

Venue: Auditorium at West Middle School, 70 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA

Tickets: Online Ticket sales only - https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/diwali-mela-2025-general-admission-guest-tickets

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Winchester Day
Oct
11

Winchester Day

Our younger group of dancers will present a small piece alongside other cultural groups at this annual event in Winchester MA, It’s free and open to the public.

Venue: Outdoors Off Waterfield Road, Winchester MA

Cost: Free

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Vijayadashami Annual Day
Oct
5

Vijayadashami Annual Day

A celebration by the entire dance school from the youngest to the Mature dancers, everyone joins in a beautiful display of their year long training. The event is free and open to all, please feel free to invite family and friends and let’s cheer our fabulous dancers as they share their hard work!

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Ragamala Paintings Alive
Oct
4

Ragamala Paintings Alive

Guru Jayshree, presents her collaborative production with world jazz ensemble Natraj for this fundraiser to help orphans in India who age out of the system at the age of 18. Based on the original Ragamala Paintings, the production has original music composed by Phil Scarff and original cancept & choreography by Jayshree Bala Rajamani.

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Navaratri Celebrations
Sep
28

Navaratri Celebrations

As Navaratri Celebrations are underway, our 2025 Arangetram students will perform at the Om Hindu Community Center, in Billerica. Our dancers will present a specially curated series of items celebrating Goddess and Shri Rama. The dancers are: Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Ganga Anil, Mohita Chepeni, Saadhana Vijay, Veda Keny & Vinaya Vijay.

Address: 240 Boston Rd, North Billerica, MA 01862

The event is free and open to all! Please do attend and celebrate Navaratri with our students!

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Navaratri Celebrations at Shri Lakshmi Temple
Sep
28

Navaratri Celebrations at Shri Lakshmi Temple

As we celebrate the Navaratri season catch our dancers at the Shrilakshmi Temple present their dance as an offering to the mighty Goddess. Our dancers are: Varshini Mohankumar, debuting their dance our Adult Dancers - Priyal Amin, Rashmi Ramamoorthy and Shruti Wilson & a few more dancers to be determined. Please support our dancers and also enjoy the Navaratri season at the temple dedicated to Goddess

Address: Shri Lakshmi Temple, 117 Waverly Street, Ashland MA

Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm

Cost: Free

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