Singapore Fine Arts Society brings ‘The Universal Balance’ to Chennai

In the backdrop of Singapore’s 60th year of independence and the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations, the Singapore Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) Productions presents ‘The Universal Balance’. It will be staged at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium (Kalakshetra Foundation) on September 13, 6 p.m.

Over the decades, SIFAS has launched several students into the world of arts in Singapore. Says Menaka Gopalan, executive director of the Society, “Chennai’s cultural ethos is unparalleled. Performing here is both a privilege and a responsibility, as it challenges us to uphold the highest calibre of artistry while representing the unique voice of Singapore on this prestigious stage.”

The Universal Balance is an artistic tribute to the eternal dualities that shape our world — creation and dissolution, devotion and detachment, sound and silence — brought to life through the symbolic union of Vishnu and Shiva in the divine form of Hari-Hara. The evening will consist of two segments — Narayanam, curated by senior Jyothishmathi Sheejith — will highlight compositions on the various forms of Vishnu through musical renditions. The performance features SIFAS alumni musicians — Sai Vigneshwar (vocals), Kavya Sivakumar (veena), Sreeranjani Muthu Subramanian (violin), Sabapathy Tirupathi Ramana (flute), and Sai Akileshwar (mridangam).

This will be followed by Thillai – The Golden Abode of Shiva, which will bring to life the rich philosophical and mystical dimensions of the deity through Bharatanatyam, conceptualised by Geethanadhan P.K. (senior Bharatanatyam tutor at SIFAS and a Kalakshetra alumnus). This narrative will be presented by SIFAS alumni dancers — Gopikka N.L., Kritika Suresh, Nagalakshmi, Tejashree Parthasarathy, and Vismaya Dinesh.

Vocalist Sai Vigneshwar 
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Veena artiste, Kavya Sivakumar
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Menaka adds: “SIFAS, returning to Chennai is not just about the production, but about reconnecting with our roots, acknowledging the training and influence that have shaped us and reaffirming our place in the larger cultural continuum.”

Tickets for The Universal Balance is available on https://tikkl.com/aalaap/c/SIFAS2025/