PEARLAND, Texas - TelAve -- The free, 7^th annual Puranava Indian Art & Culture Fest will be held at Pearland Town Center Pavilion, on Saturday April 19 from 11 am through 6 pm. The colorful event aims to provide an experience of India's vibrant, diverse, age-old culture which is still a living, integral part of modern India.

This unique art and culture fest showcases classical and folk dances and music from India's diverse regional cultures through stage and street performances. Visitors can shop at the bazaar; taste delicious, exotic Indian street food and beverages; try henna art tattoos; take photos in the photo booth, and more. Kids can have fun and learn at the exclusive "Kids Zone" where they can make and take artwork, play traditional Indian games, take home goodies, etc.

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A highlight of this festival is a Chariot Fest - scheduled to begin at approximately 4:30 pm – similar to what is celebrated even today in temples in India. Here everyone can pull a divine chariot, join in kirtan and chants, and watch numerous street folk and classical performances.

Youth and kids' competitions in Chess, Art, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Classical Music, Ethnic Indian Costumes and a written Quiz will be held during the day (10 am to 3 pm). Advance registration for these needs to be done at www.puranava-usa.org.  Kids and youth of all ages and cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate in the competitions.

Conducted by nonprofit Global Organization for Divinity, the event is supported by a cultural arts grant from the City of Pearland through Visit Pearland. The Mayors of the cities of Pearland and Manvel, and other dignitaries from the Greater Houston area are also expected to attend the event.

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"Pura" means ancient and "Nava" means new or modern. True to its name, this event, which is presented in various formats by Global Organization for Divinity in several cities and countries across the world, endeavors to do its part in bringing India's exquisite indigenous arts to the forefront and presenting to local communities here in the USA the beauty of these traditions, many of which are still being actively practiced not only in India itself but also by people of Indian origin around the world.

More information about this year's event, registration for the competitions, vendor registration, etc. can be found at www.puranava-usa.org. For real-time info about Puranava, visit our Facebook Event page and for more information about Global Organization for Divinity Houston and its activities, please visit our Facebook page, GOD Namadwaar Houston.