The Akhara is a series of conversations with wondrous minds. Conversations and menus are curated by storyteller, singer and playwright Sharada Eswar. The Akhara is a coming together for social warmth, conviviality and lighthearted cultural and intellectual discussions that inspire and stimulate one’s thinking. It incorporates everything – singing, dancing, storytelling…

This first of this virtual series will take place Friday January 14 2022, 5pm to 7pm ET. Participation is free but requires registration.

The first Akhara will feature singer, songwriter, storyteller, artist and activist Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone and will begin with an online Rasoi (communal cooking) hosted by Ronica Sajnani. Curator Sharada will discuss the significance of the communal meal and the cultural tradition of the Akhara.

For this first event, we will be cooking a simple meal of Khichdi. It is vegan. For those who are interested in co-cooking (virtually, with guidance) as part of the Rasoi, a limited number of complimentary food kits are available for anyone residing in the GTA. Please indicate below if you would like to receive a food kit. We will reach out to participants for delivery addresses in a follow-up email. Should you wish to assemble the ingredients yourself, we will also email the recipe to all registered participants.

Registration is now closed. Thank you for participating.

Curator: Sharada Eswar
Host: Ronica Sajnani
Guest Artist: Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone
Project Manager: Gopinathan Chinnaraju

Friday January 14 2022, 5pm to 7pm ET