This is the third successful year that From Alarippu to Moksha Festival has been held at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, Kuala Selangor. After the success ofFrom Alarippu to Moksha 2014 and 2015, we are convinced that this dance festival ‘happening’ has the potential to be a unique annual event in Malaysia. The idea of bringing dance out of the hassle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur to the rustic ambience of the Subramaniar Swamy Temple complex, is a singularly refreshing one. From Alarippu to Moksha 2015 is successful, not only in communicating the message of bringing dance to out-of-city audience, back again to the precinct of the temple, but also as a platform for new talents.

Padma Nrithyalaya Arts | Seremban

The Subramaniar Swamy temple is a compelling venue and has proven to be an excellent space for a gathering of Malaysian Indian dance institutions. This time, we are delighted to also have the international Singapore-based Apsaras Art performing with us, making the Festival a truly exciting Malaysia-Singapore-India sanga m of Indian culture. It is our belief that AtoM Festival can be cultivated into something special – not unlike the Sarawak Rainforest Festival or the few other not so city-centric events which are conducted in less known parts of Malaysia. It is important that the ‘stranglehold’ of cultural activities in KL be relieved and that culture be de-centralised and made more accessible to wider communities.

Apsaras Art | Singapore

Kuala Selangor has a substantial Indian populace who would benefit from exposure of the finer arts so that its residents are able to partake in this culturally empowering experience. Another major thrust of the Festival is that Kuala Selangor itself has interesting tourist spots and quaint eateries which will make the Festival worth the visit to Kuala Selangor for aficionados as well as those who want to know rural Malaysia better.