Founded by theater and arts enthusiast Ranvir Shah and coordinated by art critic and educationist V.R.Devika, Prakriti Foundation is interested in hearing the many voices of interest that make up the diverse culture of India. The foundation wishes to share information and wisdom that many of the giant scholors of India and abroad have to give us. It is interested in tarka (arguments) about many different subjects and also is show casing brilliance in music, dance, art, photography, painting and theatre, art history not just as performances but as points of view to witness and discuss.

The annual Festivals held by Prakriti Foundation www.theparksnewfestival.com - "The New Festival" showcases new and emerging work in the field of dance, music and theatre for a Chennai audience www.abillioneyes.in - "One Billion Eyes", a documentary festival in August, a competitive event presenting the work of documentary film makers around a specific theme www.hamarashakespeare.com - "Hamara Shakespeare", festival in February, that presents Shakespeare in Indian languages www.gharanafestival.com - "Gharana Festival" held in March, that presents classical Hindustani music to a city known for its Carnatic tradition www.poetrywithprakriti.in - "Poetry with Prakriti", a festival presented in Chennai in December, where poets from varied backgrounds in multiple languages read and share their poetry. www.treeoflifefestival.com - "Tree of Life", a festival in January, that explores the theme of our connection to the environment through puppetry and performance, story telling, art, and spinning workshops D.Dennis Hudson Memorial annual lectures

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