Auroville Benefit Concerts and Poetry

The bell-like tones of the hammered dulcimer create showers of melodies in the Indian classical tradition. Tarun Bhattacharya, accompanied by Bikram Ghosh on tabla, appears in New York after receiving standing ovations at Royal Albert Hall in London. Tarun is one of the leading santoor players of India today. Groomed under his father, Robi Bhattacharya and Dulal Roy, he is presently under the tutelage of Pandit Ravi Shankar. Bikram Ghosh learned tabla under his father, Pandit Shankar Ghosh and is presently training under tabla maestro Gyan Prakash Ghosh. He plays in the style of Farukhabad gharana.

Saturday, September 16th at 4 p.m. Donation $8

The concert takes place at the home of Chitra Neogy, just over the Manhattan Bridge at 220 Plymouth St. Subway stop is first in Brooklyn (York St.). Walk to Jay St. and head towards the water to Plymouth. Ring bottom bell. For reservations, information and detailed directions please call 718-802-0853.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th at 8 Donation $7

Khatmandu Cafe (behind Not Fade Away) 54 Tinker St. Woodstock, NY

Meenakshi, the poet laureate of Tamil Nadu and a resident of the international community of Auroville, drawing on traditional legends creates a magical afternoon of myth and vision during her talk.Meenakshi is an outstanding scholar and activist who will be receiving an award from Friends of the United Nations on behalf of Auroville, the international community in Tamil Nadu, where she lives. Auroville is based on the ideals of Bengali nationalist, poet and seer, Sri Aurobindo.

Sunday, September 24th at 4 p.m. Voluntary donation.

The recital takes place at the home of Chitra Neogy, just over the Manhattan Bridge at 220 Plymouth St. Subway stop is first in Brooklyn (York St.). Walk to Jay St. and head towards the water to Plymouth. Ring bottom bell. For reservations, information and detailed directions please call 718-802-0853.

Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 8. Voluntary donation.

Khatmandu Cafe (behind Not Fade Away) 54 Tinker St. Woodstock

Auroville is an international community dedicated to Human Unity.

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