2025 Richmond-il (lo) Thiruvaiyaaru

On January 18th, 2025, ICAPS is scheduled to host its annual event "Richmond-il (lo) Thiruvaiyaaru" - a day long event to celebrate the timeless compositions of Saint Thyagaraja.

Music and dance schools from the area will be presented with an unique opportunity, to pay their tributes to Saint Thyagaraja through their respective art forms.

Please stay tuned to this space, for more details. This event will be free and open to the public.

2024 Navarathri Cultural Programs

ICAPS is scheduled to host cultural arts performances (1 hour on weekdays and 2-3 on the weekends) during all nine days of Navarathri this year.

We have an exciting lineup of artists, both local and out-of-town this year. See flier below for schedule of events. Also look out for detailed fliers that will be posted in this space and all our social media outlets, for each day's event.

Please come and enjoy. All events are free and open to the public.

September ICAPS: Kuchipudi Recital

 As part of the monthly ICAPS series, students of Sri Sai Dance Academy will present a Kuchipudi dance performance on Saturday, September 21st at the Sri Sai Narayana temple in Manakin Sabot, VA from 4 to 6 PM. 

Event is free and open to the public. Please come out and encourage these talents.

August ICAPS: Bharatanayam performance by students of KalAsattva

 As part of the monthly ICAPS series, students of KalAsattva will present a Bharatanatyam performance on Saturday, August 31st at the Sri Sai Narayana temple in Manakin Sabot, VA from 4 to 6 PM. 

Event is free and open to the public. Please come out and encourage these talents.

July ICAPS: Carnatic Vocal Recital by students of Vignesh Nurani Subramanian

As part of the monthly ICAPS series, students of Vignesh Nurani Subramanian will present a Carnatic Vocal performance on Saturday, July 27th at the Sri Sai Narayana temple in Manakin Sabot, VA from 4 to 6 PM. 

Event is free and open to the public. Please come out and encourage these talents.

2024 Sangeetha Natya Mahotsavam : Schedule of Events

 We cordially invite one and all to join us for this all day event on June 8th and 9th, 2024.

Teachers and students of various local music and dance schools have prepared to present a variety of compositions. There are some special featured presentations and concerts as well. 

Please come out and enjoy, and support all the performers.

This festival is being organized at:

Sri Sai Narayanan Organization
340 Three Chopt Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Please see details below. 

April ICAPS: Kuchipudi Recital by students of Sri Sai Dance Academy

As part of the monthly ICAPS series, students of Sri Sai Dance Academy will present a Kuchipudi dance performance on Saturday, April 27th at the Sri Sai Narayana temple in Manakin Sabot, VA from 4 to 6 PM. 

Event is free and open to the public. Please come out and encourage these talents.

Sant Pravah - A Namasankeerthanam presentation

ICAPS is proud to bring this thematic Carnatic based Namasankeerthanam concert showcasing the great saints of India, and their multi-lingual compositions. 

The specialty of this unique presentation is that the musicians introduce a Saint Composer briefly and followed by their composition, syncing the intro/katha & the composition. This offers Katha, Keerthanam & Sankeerthanam all on one stage & in one program.

Please mark your calendars. See flyer below for details.

Varnam & Thillana Festival: Highlighted Events

The organizers of the festival, implore the students of these art forms to be present at these educational and enriching discussions and lecture demonstrations.

Varnam & Thillana Festival : Schedule of Events

 We cordially invite one and all to join us for this all day event on March 23rd, 2024. 

Teachers and students of various local music and dance schools have prepared to present a variety of compositions in this genre. The demonstrations and discussions surrounding such compositions will be very informative and enlightening. It is a highly recommended viewing for the students of these artforms.

Please see details below. 

If you are willing and available to volunteer at this event, please click here.

February ICAPS: Kuchipudi Recital by students of Sri Sai Dance Academy

This month, as part of the monthly ICAPS series, students of Sri Sai Dance Academy will present a Kuchipudi dance performance on Saturday, February 24th at the Sri Sai Narayana temple in Manakin Sabot, VA from 4 to 6 PM. 

Event is free and open to the public. Please come out and encourage these talents.

Varnam and Thillana Festival

ICAPS is marching towards bringing this one of a kind event, for the music and dance lovers of Richmond metro area.

Varnams and Thillanas are an integral part of dance and music presentations, in South Indian artforms. 

Teachers of local dance and music schools are requested to enthusiastically participate, by showcasing their students to perform, under either category.

Please see the flyer below for more details, and stay tuned to this space for updates.

Carnatic Vocal Concert by Cotah Sisters

ICAPS is proud to host the Carnatic vocal concert of these emerging and talented artists, at the Sai temple auditorium.  Please mark your calendars ASAP.

Please see flyer below, for details & click here to watch their videos on YouTube.

2024 Richmond-il(lo) Thiruvaiyaaru - Schedule of events

We cordially invite one and all to join us for an all day event, celebrating the greatness of Saint Thyagaraja, on January 27th, 2024. 

Teachers and students of various local music and dance schools have prepared to present the saint's immortal compositions.

Please see details below. 

If you are willing and available to volunteer at this event, please click here.