The Stanford Hindu Students Association invites you to DiwaliFest 2024! Join us for free food, music, cultural performances, and even MEHENDI! You will see Stanford's competitive dance and a cappella teams, a UC Berkeley dance team, and even a Special Guest Performance (see below)!

Program:

-- Sharda Pujan: student- led; All students can join us on stage and receive a free mini- notebook!

-- Performances by Stanford and UC Berkeley competitive dance and a cappella teams

- - Free mehendi

-- Special Guest Performance by professional Indian-western fusion artist Ramya Shankar

-- Free Food!

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Ramya Shankar is an international artist and vocalist whose music/sound serves as a vehicle for storytelling of the human experience. Rooted in the rich tradition of Carnatic music, she blends Indian classical elements with cross-cultural genres, creating a unique soundscape that transcends boundaries. Ramya’s distinctive voice and seamless transitions between styles have captivated audiences globally. Through sound and raag, she invites listeners on a transformative journey into the depths of human emotion and spiritual connection. She has collaborated with several Grammy winning musicians and is a member of the Recording Academy. Ramya is the founder of "Mukti Music", a transformative platform born out of her passion for connecting people through the power of music. Recognizing music’s profound ability to heal and uplift the human spirit, she embarked on a mission to create a space where individuals could find connection, solace, joy, and self-discovery through musical expression. A strong proponent of children learning music through play, she developed the "Raga Monsters" program, which revolutionizes music education by blending creativity and fun with tradition.