6:30 to 7:30 pm Shoorpanakha: A Search| சூர்ப்பனகா: ஒரு தேடல்

By Parshathy J Nath, Thrissur, Kerala | பார்ஷதி J நாத், திரிசூர், கேரளா

Shoorpanakha is a solo production that explores the often-overlooked character of Shoorpanakha from the Ramayana, questioning her identity beyond the act of mutilation that defines her in traditional narratives. The performance parallels this inquiry with the actor’s own journey to transcend the limitations of her cultural and performative body, experimenting with various performance traditions to find a new form. The production asks whether this exploration can reshape both the character and the form.

This performance is made possible through a collaboration with India Foundation for the Arts, Bangalore.

7:30 to 8:30 pm Hiranya Vilasam | ஹிரண்ய விலாசம்

By Kattaikkuttu Sangam performer-members | கட்டைக்கூத்து சங்க உறுப்பினர்கள், புஞ்சரசந்தாங்கல்

Written by Kalavai La. Kumarasami Vattiyar, Hiranya Vilasam features the arrogant demon Hiranya believes he is invincible and the most powerful person in the universe – greater than the greatest god Vishnu. However, Hiranya’s son Prahlada is a staunch devotee of Vishnu and refuses to acknowledge his father claim. When challenged to prove that Vishnu is everywhere, the God appears from a pillar in the shape of Narasimha and kills the demon.

Performers: J Loganathan, A Selvarasu, T Veluchamy, R Kumar, B Saravanan, P Moorthy, M Doraisami.