The Festival of India program will be a vibrant and colorful celebration of the rich cultural heritage of India. The program will feature a variety of dance styles, including classical (Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi), folk (Bhangra and Garba), and contemporary -- all performed by talented local dancers in stunning traditional costumes. 

From graceful movements to energetic beats of the Indian film industry, we cannot wait to showcase the diversity and beauty of Indian dance. 

Shantiniketan Temple

​7221 Branico Drive, Roanoke, VA  24018

4 - 5 p.m.
National Anthem | American
National Anthem | Indian
Learn Tamil
Bharatnatyam - Tarana
Tollywood
Learn Kannada
Bollywood
Kuchipudi - Swara Jathi
Learn Telugu
Kuchipudi - Brindavani Thillana

5 - 6 p.m.
Garba
Learn Hindi
Bollywood
Bollywood
Fashion Show
Bollywood Patriotic
Learn Marathi
Bhangra
Learn Gujarati

6 - 7 p.m.
Raffle Draw
Learn Bengali
Kathak Tarana
Bollywood-Bhangra Fusion
Bollywood
Learn Haryanvi

Haryana vibes

Bollywood Little Champs

7 to 8 p.m.
Bollywood
Tollywood
Learn Punjabi
Giddha
Learn Sanskrit
Bollywood
Bollywood/Tollywood Fusion

8 p.m.

Tribute to Freedom | Vande Mataram

8:20 p.m.

Final Raffle Draw