New Delhi, April 16 -- Every year in April-on the birth anniversary of Veenapani Chawla, founder of Adishakti-the leafy campus located on the periphery of Auroville holds an annual celebration. The rhythms of musical instruments and roaring applause signal the arrival of 'Remembering Veenapani Festival' (RVF), a tribute to the stalwart's life.

It began with a gathering of performers and friends after the demise of Chawla and soon developed into a full-fledged interdisciplinary festival. In its 11th edition, this week-long festival brings together music, theatre and a series of engaging workshops.

A lot has changed since RVF was conceptualised but some of the festival's tenets remain the same. All performances are free, and attendees mus...