Celebrate 25 Years of Kiran with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni!
March 29 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kiran is excited to welcome internationally renowned author, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on March 29th!
Mark your calendars for an incredible afternoon filled with insightful discussions on women’s perspectives on religious epics, immigrant experience and women empowerment, moderated by Sejal Mehta, Dr. Kailas Thakker, and Dr. Kumi Silva. The event will feature a dance performance by Shuchita Sakwaya and Seema Viswanath, titled “Sita Draupadi Samvād.” Purchase your limited Early Bird tickets now or scan the QR Code! VIP tickets include a dinner with Chitra. All proceeds will go to support Kiran’s mission in ending the cycle of abuse and continuing to serve and empower South Asian victims of domestic violence in North Carolina by providing culturally specific services and comprehensive economic, social and community resources.
Date: Saturday March 29th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: NC Biotechnology Center – 15 TW Alexander Dr., Durham, NC
Early Bird Tickets: https://bit.ly/meetchitra
This event is part of Kiran’s fundraising efforts to commemorate 25 years of existence. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author whose works have been featured in the Best American Short Stories and the O. Henry Prize Stories.
No prior reading is required to join this enriching conversation. Copies of Chitra’s books will be available for purchase, and she will be signing books after the event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet and interact with one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature!