Captured: OM at Northwestern exhibits traditional Hindu performing arts at its 2022 Classical Arts Showcase

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OM at Northwestern Co-president and Weinberg sophomore Arushi Tiwari opened the 2022 Hindu Classical Arts Showcase by singing a song which praises and worships the god Ganesh Ji, the remover of obstacles. It is customary to perform this ritual when beginning an auspicious event or celebration.

Ava Mandoli, Reporter

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected].

For the first time since the pandemic, Northwestern community members took to the stage Saturday for OM at Northwestern’s Classical Arts Showcase. In a celebration of Hindustani classical art, the performance featured four dancers and two singers.

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