Great Bountiful Goddess of Antiquity
Your sacred fires are again lighted
Your name is again spoken with reverent awe
The High Places are no longer abandoned
Your Sacred Altars are again tended
Earth is re-awakening to your voice
Astarte was worshipped as many things, to the Egyptians, She was honored as a Goddess of War and tenacity, to the Semites, She was a Goddess of Love and Fertility. Among the Greeks She was transposed into the Goddess of Love Aphrodite. The Great Goddess Astarte was also worshipped as Freya by the Norse, Indrani by the Hindus, by the Celts as Danu, and by the Egyptians as Hathor. Astarte, an initiative by budding managers at XLRI is a cultural extravaganza that promises young hearts in eastern zone of the country an experience they never had before. This festival shall be the meeting place for the young and those young at heart. It shall be characterized with the days jam-packed with events and competitions, which present one with an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of vast crowds. Events like Nukkad, Rangoli and AnoerXia shall leave the crowd asking for more. And the crowning glory of the festival shall take place under the title of Star Wars, wherein the best professional artistes from India shall perform. With confirmed massive participation in Inter-Collegiate events of the fest, Astarte promises to be one of its type events for the young hearts in Jamshedpur and other colleges of the country. |
The main crowd puller for Astarte, the event plans to host a performance by the likes of Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Jal and Indian Ocean. The event resonates with the underlying theme of Astarte The Real Spirit of Passion.
Brains, attitude and artistry combine in an event which is funky and unique as hell. This is graffiti at its spontaneous best where participants literally stamp their attitude on canvas.
Anorexia where models shall sashay down the ramp and set the stage on fire as this Inter-Collegiate event will stun one and all with the unbelievable talent on display.
Street Play rolls back the years, showcasing an array of acts with socially relevant messages. Authentic plays aimed at the common man are presented by troupes from various colleges at Bistupur, a location with plenty of banner and display space.
Face paint is an artistic application of cosmetic "paint" to a person's face. Astarte presents a great opportunity to show case your talent at this form of art.
Color me pretty - Who doesn't get totally captivated by the beautiful colors blended in an artistic masterpiece? Rangoli inspires awe as it enthralls.