Celebrate
Curated events honour the richness of Indian cultural heritage and bring living traditions into the present.
Celebrate. Share. Conserve.
Heritage Stories
& Performing Arts
Embracing the depths of Indian history and heritage, one story at a time.
About HSPA
Heritage Stories & Performing Arts
HSPA is an initiative established with the intent to celebrate Indian cultural heritage, share and transfer heritage knowledge through the captivating world of Stories and Performing Arts.
The three pillars that drive HSPA are:
- Celebrate
- Share
- Conserve
Under its pillar 'Celebrate', HSPA is proud to curate an event to honour and celebrate the Independence of India. This series, namely 'Itihaas Ke Pannon Se...', came to life in August, 2020.
Mission
To make heritage intimate, alive and transferable.
HSPA seeks to unearth stories rooted in Indian cultural memory and bring them to audiences through theatre, classical and folk performance, storytelling, reflective learning and community participation.
The work is guided by three simple commitments: to celebrate heritage, to share knowledge across generations, and to conserve living traditions before they fade from public memory.
Three Pillars
The HSPA compass.
Share
Storytelling, workshops and performances create spaces where heritage knowledge moves across generations.
Conserve
Urban conversations and artistic documentation hold space for people who carry heritage in life and work.
Timeline
A growing cultural journey.
The impulse
A practice of storytelling, theatre and facilitation begins to gather into a cultural platform.
Itihaas grows
The Independence series evolves into live state-specific shows and a platform for unsung heroes.
Six years onward
HSPA continues through performances, reflective sessions, heritage conversations and city chapters.
Signature Initiatives
Programs with a living pulse.
Celebrate
Itihaas Ke Pannon Se
A live storytelling platform sharing enthralling stories of unsung heroes through state-specific folk and performing arts.Share
Pratibimb
The Journey Within presents Panchatantra stories through Indian performing arts and individual reflection.Conserve
Saree Sagas
Wrapped in Heritage, Ready for Tomorrow explores courageous women, freedom movement stories and the role of sarees then and now.Conserve
Urban Heritage Conversations
Conversations with people who live in the urban landscape while carrying heritage as part of their life and work.Events
Upcoming programs.
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Founder
Sarita Nair
An individual committed to leading a life of diversity and authenticity, Sarita Nair adorns several hats, including those of a Performance Artist, Theatre Practitioner, Facilitator and Curator. She embarked on a journey of self-discovery as a Post Graduate in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Management, progressing through Healthcare Advertising and finally Storytelling and Theatre.
She is the founder of Stomp! The Drama Club, where she attempts to empower children through performing arts in order to develop empathy, compassion, and values.
Sarita's love for Performing Arts and faith in its impact towards bringing social change has led to the formation of Heritage Stories & Performing Arts (HSPA), to celebrate Indian cultural heritage, share and transfer heritage knowledge through the captivating world of stories and Performing Arts.
Gallery
Fragments from the archive.
A Call for Support
Support Itihaas Ke Pannon Se.
Sponsor Slabs
Principal Sponsorship
Rs. 2,50,000
Associate Sponsorship
Rs. 1,50,000
In the past five years since inception, our attempt has been to travel to different states across the country to share these inspiring stories through art forms indigenous to the region. If you resonate with our initiative, please do support us and our artistes with suitable donations. We look forward to your support and would deeply appreciate if you spread the word.
Contribution towards Artistes and Auditorium
- Folk Artistes of this Region
- Tokens of Appreciation for all Performers and Special Guests
- Auditorium- including sound system + lights + space for promotional material of partners + additional hours for set up + makeup
Income Tax Benefits Under 80G
Avail Income Tax benefits under de 80G by sending the donations to a/c - Project Itihaas Ke Pannon Se
- Name of the Trust
- KATHAKSHETRA
- A/c No
- 070310100043969
- IFS Code
- UBIN0807036
- Name of the Bank
- Union Bank of India, Madras-Adyar Gandhinagar Branch, Chennai-600 020
- Trust PAN NO.
- AACTK9298G
About the Trust: Promoting the culture of preserving oral histories through documentation and performance, Katha kshetra has been an integral part of Itihaas Ke Pannon Se since 2023.
We look forward to collaborating for a greater cause!
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