About this Event
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
Ustad Homayoun Sakhi and Dr. Leena Singh present a musical journey inspired by the universal message of Guru Nanak, bringing the timeless spiritual wisdom of Gurbani to contemporary audiences through English poetic renditions of verses from Japji Sahib and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, expressed through voice, authentic Raag, and the soulful resonance of the Rabab. At the heart of the presentation is a unique collaboration between world-renowned Rabab maestro Ustad Homayoun Sakhi and Dr. Leena Singh, vocalist and Gurmat Sangeet scholar, including a special Rabab solo by Ustad Sakhi. They are joined by an ensemble featuring Rabab, Taus, Tabla, and other acoustic instruments, bringing together Sikh musical heritage and contemporary expression to carry Gurbani’s universal message across cultures and languages.
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 gives you 1 additional General Admission 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.
Event venue & nearby stays
Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, United States
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