Roopa Arts Cultural Center

02/21/2026

After being cursed by Brihaspathi, the story culminates with Shiva in meditation and Chandra's penance, allowing for the moon's light to shine again. A powerful scene from Arudra 2026's dance drama, Navagrahamum Navakailasamum.

Ft. vocals by Music by

Beautiful choreography and dance by

02/20/2026

Celebration of the Navagrahas! Brihaspati and Shukran convince the Devas and Asuras to come together to churn the ocean in the famous Kurma avatar. Beautifully conceived by and executed by the wonderful dancers.

.aditya

Ft. the voices of and , music composition by .

02/19/2026

Mallari finale by this wonderful ensemble to inaugurate Arudra 2026! A composition of

02/18/2026

But sometimes… light that draws too many eyes… draws the wrong ones too. For Chandra… shone just a bit, too, bright... the love triangle between Chandra, Tara, and Brihaspati!

Beautifully enacted by , .aditya ft. vocals/music composition by vocals by .s.k

Choreography by

02/17/2026

A conversation in Madhyamavathi ragam, an interesting idea inspired by violin legend Lalgudi Jayaraman for the song Deva Sri.

Performers - Featuring .mridhangam This and many more highlights from Arudra 2026 are coming your way!

carnatic lalgudi

02/15/2026

02/13/2026

Relive the magic of Arudra 2026! ✨

Thank you to each and everyone one of you for making Arudra another success! 🔥🎉

02/11/2026

Arudra 2026 exceeded our imaginations! ✨ What a beautiful celebration of music and dance, from the harmonious invocation to the riveting veena-violin duet to the captivating dance drama Navagrahamum Navakailasamum.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special afternoon. A special shout-out to Artistic Director , Choreographer , Fashion Show Coordinator  and the RACC board for bringing this audio-visual treat to Houston once again!

More highlights coming soon!

02/06/2026

Arudra 2026 ✨
Before the lights come on, the work begins.
A glimpse into the making of Arudra 2026.
Be part of the experience.

An afternoon of music, movement, and devotion.
Invocation · Veena-Violin Duet · Dance Drama · Thiruvadhirai Threads

📅 Feb 8, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 PM CST
📍 Jewish Community Center of Houston

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02/04/2026

Arudra 2026 ✨

An afternoon of music, movement, and devotion.
Invocation | Veena-Violin Duet | Dance Drama | Thiruvadhirai Threads

📅 Feb 8, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 PM CST
📍 Jewish Community Center of Houston

RSVP - Link in bio!