Through arts education, cultural festivals, mental health initiatives, and community workshops — we create access where there was none.
The work at Shivang Foundation comes alive through a few focused initiatives, each shaped by real needs and experiences.
This is at the heart of what the foundation does.
Many children who wish to learn Indian Classical Arts are unable to do so because of financial constraints. This initiative ensures that such students are not left out.
Students receive structured training, guidance, and opportunities to grow over time.
The focus is especially on young girls, helping them build confidence, discipline, and a sense of identity.
Venue: Basistha Temple
The Basistha Dance Festival is envisioned as a soulful confluence of art, devotion, and heritage, set within the sacred परिसर of Basistha Temple, one of Guwahati's most revered spiritual sites. Rooted in the ancient Indian tradition where dance was an offering (seva) to the divine, this festival seeks to revive and re-establish the timeless practice of presenting classical dance in temple spaces—not merely as performance, but as sadhana.
To create a spiritual and immersive experience for both artists and audience, where dance transcends entertainment and becomes a medium of connection with the divine.
Basistha Temple holds immense historical and spiritual significance. Believed to be the ashram of sage Vasistha, it stands as a symbol of peace, meditation, and ancient wisdom. Surrounded by natural beauty and flowing streams, the temple creates an atmosphere that is inherently conducive to introspection and artistic expression.
Hosting a dance festival here is deeply relevant because:
The festival will feature:
For the audience, it will not merely be an event, but a deeply moving spiritual journey—where rhythm, expression, and devotion merge seamlessly.
The Basistha Dance Festival aspires to become a signature cultural offering of Guwahati, honouring tradition while inspiring future generations. It is a step towards preserving our sacred arts in their most authentic setting—where they truly belong.
A dance drama that uses movement as a language for what cannot be spoken. This production explores emotional well-being through the medium of classical and creative movement.
Classical dance as a medium for processing emotions and building inner resilience.
Facilitated by a certified Therapeutic Movement Practitioner trained under CID-UNESCO France.
Accessible to children, women, and young adults navigating mental health challenges.
These workshops use creative movement and expression as tools for emotional well-being.
They are designed especially for children, women, young individuals, and people of all age groups, offering a space to express, explore, and connect.
Through guided sessions, participants experience how movement can support confidence and emotional balance.
A versatile dancer with over two decades of experience in Bharatanatyam and Manipuri, Namrata Ji was nurtured under Professor M. R. Krishnamurthy — a devoted disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale. Her stage presence has illuminated prestigious festivals across India, including the Hampi Festival of Karnataka and the Natyanjali Festival of Chidambaram.
Her work bridges performance, pedagogy, and healing — using movement as a medium for self-expression and emotional well-being. She holds a B.A. LL.B. and an M.F.A. in Bharatanatyam from Bharathidasan University, and is a certified therapeutic movement practitioner trained under the Creative Movement Therapy Association of India, accredited by CID-UNESCO France.
Free training, cultural festivals, and community workshops — none of it happens without the backing of people who believe in it.
