AMBA – A Bharatanatyam Celebration of the Divine Mother
Saturday 19th September, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
Siva Kameswari Temple and Shrishti School of Performing Arts proudly present AMBA, a mesmerizing Bharatanatyam production celebrating the many forms, strengths, and timeless presence of the Divine Mother.
Featuring Smt. Charulatha Jayaraman and her students, this special evening brings together classical Indian dance, evocative storytelling, and live music to create a powerful artistic offering to the Mother Divine.
September 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM
📍 Northwood High School, Irvine, California
4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92620
The Eternal Mother. The Timeless Shakti.
AMBA celebrates the Divine Mother as the eternal source of creation, wisdom, prosperity, courage, and protection.
Through the divine forms of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga, the production explores the many dimensions of Shakti:
- Saraswati – the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, learning, and creativity
- Lakshmi – the divine source of abundance, prosperity, grace, and nurturing
- Durga – the powerful protector who represents courage, strength, and the triumph of good over adversity
Together, these manifestations reveal the many qualities of the Divine Feminine and remind us of the timeless Shakti that resides within every woman.
A Journey Through Classical Dance
Presented through the graceful and expressive tradition of Bharatanatyam, AMBA brings mythology and devotion to life through movement, music, expression, and storytelling.
The performance by Smt. Charulatha Jayaraman and her students is designed to take audiences on a journey through the divine feminine — from wisdom and creativity to compassion, abundance, strength, and protection.
With evocative storytelling and live music by accomplished musicians from India, the evening promises to be both a cultural celebration and a deeply spiritual artistic experience.
An Offering to the Mother Divine
AMBA is more than a dance production.
It is an offering to the Mother Divine — a celebration of her eternal presence and the countless ways in which feminine strength, compassion, wisdom, and courage enrich our lives.
Through the language of Bharatanatyam, the production reflects on the sacred feminine force that inspires, protects, nurtures, and empowers.
Supporting Siva Kameswari Temple
This special performance is presented in support of Siva Kameswari Temple, Costa Mesa.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple and help support its spiritual, cultural, and community activities.
By attending AMBA, you are not only experiencing an evening of Indian classical dance and music, but also contributing to the continued work of the temple and its mission of preserving and sharing Vedic spiritual traditions.
Experience the beauty of Bharatanatyam, the power of Indian classical music, the richness of sacred storytelling, and the many manifestations of the Divine Mother.
Come celebrate the Mother Divine.
Come celebrate Shakti.
Come support Siva Kameswari Temple.