This performance will feature Natya Kala Ratna Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma and our very own Denver based dance school Laya Dance – Mrs. Prathyusha Apparasu. The story of King Janaka and the contest for his daughter Sita's hand in marriage will be presented in the Indian classical dance form, Kuchipudi.
This event will serve as a fundraiser for the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Colorado. Dinner will be available in a to-go box after the performance.
Laya Arts is a non profit organization founded by Mrs. Prathyusha Apprasu and Mrs. Padma Avinash to provide a helping hand with the medium of Arts.
Laya Arts is dedicated to promote Arts by presenting professional and outstanding quality productions. Our main vision is to motivate kids and adults and to provide a platform to showcase their talents along with helping for a good cause.
Fundraising Events
2012 - Fundraising Event for Shri Shiridi Saibaba Temple of Rockies
In November 2012 Laya Arts has organized a fundraising event for Shri Shiridi Saibaba Temple of Rockies by putting together a Kuchipudi dance ballet, Mahishasura Mardhini, in Aurora, Colorado.
2010 - Fundraising Event for The Children’s Hospital
In November 2010 Laya Arts has organized a fundraising event for the Children's Hospital by putting together a Kuchipudi dance ballet, Kumara Sambhavam, in Aurora, Colorado.
2009 - Fundraising Event for Sowrirajan Educational and Charitable Trust
In March 2009 Laya Arts has organized a fundraising event for Sowrirajan Educational and Charitable Trust and raised $14,000 to improve and expand their school in Thiruvilaiyattam village, Tamil Nadu, India.
The school was founded in 1865 and provides FREE World Class Education to poor, handicapped and orphaned children of the village and surrounding areas. The school currently serves K-10 and want to expand to 11th and 12th grades to prepare these children to continue on to higher education and add real hope to their lives.
The School’s current expansion plans include 8 new classrooms, a Library, and Laboratories for: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Computers. Your contribution will help over 1000 students of this school reach their full potential and give a good life to their families and children for generations to come. Please check out the updated Pictures under "Photos" of school after the building has been modified with lot of great generous people’s help through Laya Arts.