Navarasa aspires to inspire, engage, and entertain global audiences by placing art at the center of human development. Navarasa promotes South Asian art forms including Bharatanatyam dance, Kalari martial arts, Yoga, folk dances, theater, music, and wellness through 1) Creation/Performance/Production, 2) Teaching/Sharing, and 3) Research/Development. Inspired by the eclectic performing arts traditions, boldly knitting together dance, singing, martial arts, and original music into seamless theatrical presentations, Navarasa’s multilayered, multilingual productions inspire, engage, and entertain audiences around the world.

Food Bank for NYC

Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with 800+ soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

It is a magnificent oasis that I love to spend time in.** Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment.

In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, BBG inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communities.