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Arts Jul 01, 2016
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The story of Mahabharata from Gandhari’s point of view – ONE-WOMAN play by Indian Australian actor Aishveryaa Nidhi!
Written and Directed by Arvind Gaur, Asst Director – Shilpi Marwaha, Music – Dr Sangeeta Gaur.
More info – Mohna (626) 991-4789 or Rima (626) 975-4233
Saturday, July 2nd, from 4:00 PM. One hour play followed by meet the artist.
Admission – $10 per person, NOT for kids 7 and under. FREE for kids under 10.
FREE Parking at the METRO Parking Structure on Sat/Sun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1776366732639422/
About The Play – Gandhari, one of the tragic characters of Mahabharata, the great epic from India, is very relevant to today’s contemporary socio-political context.
She was born a princess, and had a boon that she will bear 100 sons. Bhishma, the granduncle of blind Dhritarashtra, forced the king of Gandhar to negotiate her marriage with the blind king, Dhritrashtra, much older to her. Before the marriage, Gandhari vowed to lead a blindfolded life by tying a strip of cloth on her.
Although it is believed she did so to experience the blind world of Dhritarashtra, Gandhari’s resolve was a silent protest against the power games and her forced marriage. She became the mother of 100 sons, the Kauravas, and a daughter, Dusshala. She remained blind to the power games, hatred and the growing animosity between her sons and their first cousins, the Pandavas, which later led to the great war of Kurukshetra. She even refused to bless her sons for Kurukshetra and remained strong in her anti-war and pro-justice
The relevance of the play in the contemporary world is that it highlights the anti-war theme and the role of women, especially the mother in educating the society to give up violence.
