ASAVARI announces Continuing Tradition 2025, an evening that brings together a dance tribute to the legendary music composers late Pandit Jwala Prasad and Pandit Madho Prasad, the celebration of more than fifty years of Kathak instruction by Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan and the release of her biography titled I Am A Fleeting Moment in Time. The event will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
This year’s special presentation honours the unforgettable musical legacy of Pandit Jwala Prasad and Pandit Madho Prasad whose compositions have shaped generations of classical performers and remain the foundation of many of Guruji’s most acclaimed choreographies. The evening also celebrates Guru Shovana Narayan’s extraordinary journey as a performer Guru choreographer scholar researcher organiser and author whose artistic guidance has nurtured countless disciples.
Distinguished guests gracing the occasion include Shri Muzaffar Ali, eminent film-maker and fashion designer, Amb. K. Nandini Singla, DG, ICCR, Shri K Satish Nambudiripad DG DD and Prof KG Suresh Director IHC. The book discussion will be led by Vinita Dawra Nangia whose thoughtful presence and deep engagement with the arts bring an added richness to the evening.
The programme will begin with the arrival of the chief guests followed by the release of the biography authored by Maya Parijat. A panel discussion moderated by Vinita Dawra Nangia will explore Guruji’s creative and personal journey. The second half of the evening will feature the sixth edition of Continuing Tradition, where senior disciples of Guru Shovana Narayan will present selected compositions of Pandit Jwala Prasad and Pandit Madho Prasad as a tribute to the masters. This occasion also marks the conclusion of the yearlong celebration of Guruji’s seventy-fifth year.
Looking forward to this great evening, Shovana ji said, “This evening is a heartfelt offering to the musical visionaries who shaped my artistic path and to my disciples whose sincerity and commitment keep the flame of tradition alive. Their dedication reminds us that art grows deeper and more meaningful when it is shared across generations.”
As an event that interweaves memory, legacy and artistic continuity, Continuing Tradition 2025 stands as a tribute to the masters who enriched the classical arts and to the enduring bond between Guru and disciples. It celebrates the timelessness of Kathak and the collective effort that sustains it.
ASAVARI warmly welcomes rasikas, well-wishers and members of the arts community to join this evening of gratitude and reflection. Entry is free, and guests are requested to be seated by 6.45 PM.
