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 Jai Govinda: Retirement, Book and AwardNovember 23, 2025 Mandala Arts and Culture, Vancouver, celebrated Jai Govinda's retirement at a gala event held on Nov 2, 2025. Aside from thanking two long time board members, P. Rathanaswami and V. Gunja, Mandala officially launched the book 'Simply Bharata Natyam' by Jai Govinda. Amongst honoured guests such as Dr. Mandakranta Bose, Kamal Sharma and executive director of The Dance Centre, Mirna Zagar, Jai Govinda presented a copy of his book to the Consul General of India, Mr. Masauki Rungsung. The event was attended by past and present students of Mandala, as well as present and past board members, families and friends. Congratulations were also offered to the new artistic director of Mandala, Kiruthika Rathanaswami.  With Consul General of India  Receiving the Drishti Award  Past and present directors of Mandala with Dance Centre's Mirna Zagar  Jai Govinda presenting his book to the premier of B.C., honourable David Eby  Jai Govinda and Kiruthika Rathanaswami at the Drishti Award ceremony. A surprise birthday celebration also acknowledged Jai Govinda's 70th birthday (Nov 4). On November 7, Mr. Kamal Sharma of KVP entertainment, held a special dinner gala celebrating the proclamation by the province of British Columbia, declaring November as the month of Hinduism. For the occasion, Jai Govinda was invited to present his book "Simply Bharata Natyam" to BC 's premier, honourable Mr David Eby, and Kiruthika Rathanaswami did a Bharatanatyam presentation. Finally on November 14, Jai Govinda received the 'Drishti Award' for innovation in the Arts at the 11th Drishti gala event also honouring other awardees in the fields of medicine, philanthropy, sports, entrepreneurship etc. It was the first time that the Drishti Award was given to dance. Post your comments Please provide your name along with your comment. All appropriate comments posted with name in the blog will also be featured in the site. |
