BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@penciljam.com DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T130000 DTSTAMP:20250925T080212Z URL:https://penciljam.com/main/events/penciljam-bengaluru-at-nrityagram-2/ SUMMARY:Penciljam Bengaluru at Nrityagram DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1990 by visionary Odissi dancer Protima Gauri\, Nrit yagram stands as India’s first modern dance village—a Gurukula-inspire d residential community where artists live\, train\, and create within an immersive\, purpose-built campus. The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble\, advances classical traditions through rigorous training\, creative innovation\, an d acclaimed global performances.\n\nThis rare confluence of art\, architec ture\, and community makes Nrityagram not only a sanctuary for the spirit of Indian classical dance but also a living testament to its continuing ev olution.\n\nYou don't need artistic skill to participate in this event - j ust boundless curiosity and a love for drawing. To connect with other part icipants\, please use our community on Discord.\n\n\n\nThings to carry for this session\n\n A sketchbook/paper/drawing surface\n Pencils or any me dium you would like to try out\n A portable chair/mat. If the location ha s no seating\, we tend to sit on the ground\n Water bottle and snacks\n\n \n\n\nNotes for this location \n\n There is an entry ticket of 150/- per person charged by Nrityagram.\n We meet near the Nrityagram office for a quick brief at 11am. We reconvene at the same space at 1pm for the Sketch Showcase.\n Please carry rain coats or umbrella just in case\, although the campus itself has enough shelter in case of rain\n Carry lunch / snac ks as this space has no canteen\, food can be consumed outside the campus. \n Please do not litter. All litter must be carried back to the city to b e disposed of.\n Photography of dancers and dance classes is not allowed. \n Participants are requested to maintain silence during the classes\, an d in the campus. If you wish to listen to music\, please carry headphones. \n\n\n\n\nHow to get there - Transport details\nAs suggested on the Nritya gram website\n\n Nrityagram is 35 kilometres from MG Road and 5 kilometre s from Hessaraghatta village. There are several options to get here:\n Pr ivate Transport: car or two wheeler\, your choice.\n Bus\n\n From City M arket take bus number 266A\, 253C\, 253D\, 253E\n From Majestic take bus number 253J\n Buses stop at Hessaraghatta village\, where you can get an auto-rickshaw (Approximately ₹150/200 one-way).\n\n\n Metro\n\n The cl osest Metro station is Dasarahalli.\n From Dasarahalli take bus number 25 3D\, 253E\, 253F or 253J to Hessaraghatta village\, where you can get an a uto-rickshaw (Approximately ₹150/200 one-way).\n\n\n\nDon't forget to be in touch with the community on Discord\, to explore travel suggestions an d car pooling.\n\n \;\n\n\n\nTransport Booking (Optional)\nPLEASE NOTE : TRANSPORT BOOKING EXTENDED. We have 4 seats remaining\, book a seat befo re 26TH SEP 9:00pm IST.\n\nPlease fill this form if you would like to book a seat in the group transport \n\nTiming for pick up\n\n ⏱️ Pick u p point 01: 9:00 am Cubbon Park Metro Station\n ⏱️ Pick up point 02 : 9:30 am Bhashyam Circle\, Sadashivnagar\, Sankey Tank. Meet at Sri Gan esh Diamonds &\; Jewellery \n\n \;\n\nTerms &\; Conditions:\n\n \n Please arrive 10 minutes before pick up time at the preferred point. The vehicle will not wait.\n Total amount payable is INR 650 per head.  This fee breakup is INR 500 per head for transport (To and from Nritya gram\, back to pick up points) + INR 150 for Nrityagram entrance Ticket\ n This amount is not refundable.Please note\, each vehicle has 12 seats\ , the fee is the total amount divided by 12. Hence\, last minute cancellat ions\, no show\, cannot be refunded.\n\n\nFeatured Image credit wikipedia images ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/penciljam.com/main/wp-content/ uploads/2025/09/20250928_Penciljam_Nrityagram.jpg?fit=1080%2C1350&ssl=1 CATEGORIES:Bengaluru Penciljam,BlrHubba,Drawing bengaluru,Weekend Jam LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/U3wNEc9ZaPzzkqZS7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240928T110000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR