Second Edition
5 October 2024

One ticket
Two performances
& multiple side programs

After both performances, there’s a unique opportunity to meet the artists in person during an exclusive Meet & Greet in the foyer of the Jurriaanse Zaal!

Side Programs in Van Capellen Zaal
(ground floor):

14:00 – 14:30 hrs Talk about Yoga, organization Isha Foundation
16:45 – 17:45 hrs Talk about OCI-Card, organization Indian Embassy
18:00 – 18:45 hrs Talk about Ayurveda, organization Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Side Programs Jurriaanse Foyer:

14:00 – 14:30 hrs Meditation Clinic with Pooja Guptar
18:30 – 19:00 hrs Meditation Clinic with Pooja Guptar
Through the whole day Divali workshop with boxmoments
Through the whole day Documentary viewing “migratie door de ogen van de Hindoestaanse vrouw”, by Anita Bharos

Seema Anand is a storyteller and mythologist specialising in women’s narratives, an award winning author and a corporate guru. She uses stories for entertainment, for therapy, for education and for positive action change.

Her research on ancient Indian folklore is affiliated to the UNESCO initiative for preserving endangered oral traditions as she works to bring ancient Indian texts back into the public space, translated and reworked to reach multicultural audiences.

Combining an academic expertise with cultural knowledge she lectures on several ancient Indian texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. She has developed education resources for several organisations including the V&A and the British Museum, based on these narratives.

In the corporate sector Seema teaches storytelling as a strategic leadership skill. She is director for one London’s largest Diwali fixtures, holds the Guinness World Record
for the largest rangoli in the world and is a qualified master of tantric meditation traditions.

Indian top vocalist Gayatri Asokan presents a personal selection of popular romantic, melancholic Ghazals, and light-classical Indian compositions for this concert. These compositions, characterized by their refined melodies and emotional depth, captivate every listener.

Gayatri Asokan is accompanied by four masterful musicians: Yama Sarshar on tabla, Santosh Ghante on harmonium, and Kaviraj Singh Dhadyalla on santoor and Kries Malhoe (guitar).

Together, they create an unforgettable musical journey that takes you through rich musical traditions: Ghazal, Thumri, Tarana, Carnatic, and Khayal.

The Ghazal is an ancient tradition of rhyming verses about love, spirituality, and melancholy. In contemporary times, these texts have become known in the form of songs by artists such as Jagjit Singh, Pankaj Udhas, Ghulam Ali, Mehdi Hassan, and Farida Khannum.

Famous Ghazals include “Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera”, “Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho”, “Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo” and “Ranjish Hi Sahi”.

Whether you are a seasoned Ghazal enthusiast or encountering this fascinating music genre for the first time, this concert promises to be a memorable experience. In the beautiful ambiance of the brand-new Jurriaanse Zaal in de Doelen, you will experience the pure magic of Ghazal.

Experience the passion and beauty of Ghazals, a popular genre in Indian classical music, as top Indian vocalist Gayatri Asokan makes her debut in the Netherlands during the Endeloos India Festival. Be swept away by poetic verses and melodious tunes on October 5th in the Jurriaanse Zaal.

The South Indian Gayatri Asokan, blessed with an enchanting voice and profound knowledge of Ghazal and light-classical Indian music, has captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide. She is a familiar face on Indian television, currently serving as a judge on the music show ‘Bharat Ka Amrit Kalash.’ Through her talent, various TV shows, and concerts, she has become a beloved artist among music enthusiasts in India and beyond. Her virtuosic performances and emotional expression bring the beauty and power of this centuries-old musical tradition to life.

De Doelen is located in the center of Rotterdam. Train, bus, streetcar and metro stop at short walking distance. For a detailed travel description from your front door to the entrance of de Doelen visit 9292.nl.