Echoes and Aarti: A Century of Light

Celebrating Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany's 100th year with an evening of music, poetry, and storytelling celebrating Sikh art and culture. Join the Sikh Foundation International at the Triton Museum of Art for an evening of music and storytelling in his honor. Schedule • 4:45 PM: Doors open • 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Kaisii Aarti Hoey!! • 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Tea & Light Refreshments • 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Echoes of the Eternal Kaisii Aarti Hoey!! (ਕੈਸੀ ਆਰਤੀ ਹੋਇ) The evening opens with Ishmeet Narula, weaving Hindustani music, poetry, and soundscapes into Guru Nanak's journey from ritual to cosmos. The piece picks up at Guru Nanak's encounter with the cosmic Aarti at Jagannath Puri, and builds toward a single question that anchors the whole performance: if the sky is the canopy, the sun and moon the lamps, the stars the pearls, what is the Aarti of the One? Script and direction by Kuljeet Singh. Echoes of the Eternal Dr. Leena Singh and Ustad Homayoun Sakhi close the evening, joined by accompaniment on tabla, a second Rabab, and Taus. Verses from Japji Sahib and Sri Guru Granth Sahib are set to music across the ensemble, closing the night the way it opened: with sound built to carry something larger than the room it's played in. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. This evening is entirely community supported. We hope you'll consider giving generously as you register. $25 is a meaningful place to begin, and every gift matters. How to Register • General Admission: Free entry • Please Help Support Us: Enter your contribution amount when selecting your ticket (this also serves as your entry ticket) Audience This event is open to all. No prior background in Sikh history or Punjabi language is required. Please note: • Seating is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. • Tea and light refreshments will be served during the intermission between performances. • Children are welcome, though the performance is best suited for ages 10 and up. • Free parking is available onsite.