Support Lotus Petal Foundation: Kathak for a Cause

I, Poorvi Singh am a professional Kathak Dancer (an Indian Classical dance form). I am from California. Lotus Petal Foundation is known to me through my parents who support Lotus Petal Foundation; a not for profit organisation that works towards transforming lives of the underserved children by providing quality education, nutrition and livelihood. The funds raised through this fundraiser platform will be used towards paying for the education, meals and uniform of the students at the Lotus Petal Foundation. These children are from low resourced families and education is a tool of transformation by which they can be liberated from the cycle of poverty. These children in India. The proceeds from this fundraiser will only and completely be used to support the education and nutrition of the children from low resourced families. There will be no raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions offered in exchange for any donations made on GoFundMe for this fundraiser.

After 16 years of dedicated Kathak training, I wanted to create something impactful - something bigger than ourselves. Yagyaseni is a Kathak performance where all ticket proceeds will be going to the Lotus Petal Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing education, nutrition, and healthcare to underprivileged children in India. Lotus Petal Foundation has helped over 35,000 children and is set to become India’s largest philanthropic school! We hope to raise 5,000 through this platform!

Sunnyvale Theatre, California 94087

August 31 2024, 4:00-6:00pm

Yagyaseni: Born of Fire is a mesmerising Kathak performance, where the epic of the Mahabharata unfolds through the eyes of Draupadi.

Discover the unparalleled beauty, charisma, and strength of the fire born princess Draupadi—a woman ahead of her time—come to life. Through all nine rasas, from srinagar to veer ras, we capture her aura and relevance in today's world.

Experience the divine melodies of Krishna, the innocence and pride of Draupadi, the dance of fate in the unfortunate dice game, and her fierce transformation into Durga. Witness the valour of Kurukshetra entangled with poignant reflections of the Bhagavad Gita, and the ultimate surrender to divine consciousness.

Through every spin and step, feel the pulse of KAAL, the unyielding force of time. See how these ancient lessons resonate in our lives today, reminding us of strength, resilience, and the eternal dance of karma. Enjoy the live vocals of Sujata Ghanekar, adding depth and emotion to each scene.

Let the dance transport you!

Presented by Poorvi Singh and Guru Mullah Afsar Khan!