Memor Museum partnered with Shri Saneeswara Temple, Navatman, and Rasa.Collab in our recent exhibition “Rhythms of Tradition: An Immersive Journey through Indian Classical Dance” that ran from July 20th to August 2nd, 2024. Through showcasing local Hindu temple art and bringing together diverse audiences in special Odissi, Kathak and Bharatnatyam dance and storytelling workshops, this exhibition fostered a deeper appreciation and understanding of ancient Indian culture and religion alongside its artistic expressions. This exhibition not only honored the storied legacy of Indian classical dance, but it also embodies Memor’s mission to serve as a platform for cultural exchange, education, and preservation of Asian heritage in Manhattan and greater New York.

Shri Saneeswara Temple: The Shri Navagraha Devasthanam of North America Inc., a non-profit organization registered in the state of New York, has been formed with a vision to create temples fostering the Vedic culture and heritage of spiritual philosophy in North America, this project will have 9 branch temples that will be established in major cities of United States of America. the temple will have its roots that emerge from the power of the teachings of Hinduism, the most ancient way of life. this project seeks to create a temple, a unique community space that can house, inspire, disseminate, and support coming generations and elevate the understanding of spirituality. the first of the 9 temples of Navagraha Devasthanam is dedicated to lord Saneeswara and has been consecrated in the city of New York. this is the ‘first’ Saneeswara temple in the world outside India.Navatman: Navatman Dance, led by artistic director Sahasra Sambamoorthi, is a Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance company based in New York City whose mission is to connect our individual experiences through the mediums of the traditional stories and dance styles of India.

With every show, we emphasize the audience-performer connection to create a special experience that stays with the viewer for years to come.Rasa.Collab: At Rasa, we’re on a vibrant journey through the heart and heritage of India, where age-old art forms meet the creative spirit of today. Dive into the world where colors, patterns, and stories weave together to create a tapestry of culture, all in the form of captivating design products, and the voice of the rising artist of our times.