JVB London - Presenting a Play 'Nal Damayanti' on 25th November 2007

Om Arham

As most of you are aware that JVB London is presenting a play “Nal Damayanti” on 25th November 2007 at Hatch End High School, Headstone Lane, Harrow HA3 6NR.

The practice of the play is now in full swing. However, we have to ensure that the efforts of the actors, actresses and other volunteers are fully rewarded.

It is therefore imperative that the widest possible publicity is given to this event. You will agree that to sell 500 seats for a play is not a difficult task in London. However, due to the nature of our mission we do not have access to commercial advertisements. We therefore request that you publicise this event through notice boards, emails, websites and announcements at your functions.

We are therefore enclosing a flyer together with the synopsis of the play for your appropriate action. If possible, please print the flyer in colour if you are displaying it on your notice board.

We therefore request that you order appropriate number of tickets for yourself and other members of your family. Please also inform your friends and other members in the community.

We look forward to your full support in this endeavour.

Synopsis

Act I

A Swayamvar is held for Princess Damayanti of Kundalipur, one of the most beautiful women in the world and daughter of the wealthy Raja Bhimrath and Rani Pushpavati. Suitors from all over the world attend. Amongst them are eligible Princes Kuber, Nal, Vikram and Chandrapal. Damayanti is a devout follower of Bhagwan Jineshwara and in selecting her consort chooses to ask them a series of questions. She is impressed by Nal and his devotion to Bhagwan Jineshwara and chooses him as her husband.

They begin a blissful married life and Nal becomes the popular ruler of Kundalipur. One day, Nal's brother Kuber who secretly desires Damayanti and the kingdom starts plotting to acquire both by deceit. He invites Nal to a game of dice. Gambling becomes a habit with Nal who one day gambles away his kingdom, and even Damayanti. Nal is sent into exile by Kuber but forced to release Damayanti who loyally accompanies her husband into the forest.

Act II

Nal and Damayanti spend many years filled with hardship in the jungle. Nal cannot bear to see his wife suffer any more and decides to walk away in the night. Damayanti loses her way but, one day, is found by royal maids by the banks of the river in Achalpur. They take her back to the palace where she finds work as the guardian of the temple dedicated to Bhagwan Jineshwara. When she is accused of stealing the Bhagwan's jewels by the jealous princess, Damayanti is taken to the Queen Chandrayasha. At this time, Damayanti's mother, who is visiting the Queen, recognises her beloved daughter. Damayanti is embraced and happily reunited with her parents. Nal, however, is forced to take on the guise of a hunchback to avoid recognition until he is ready to reveal himself. Act III Raja Bhimrath and Damayanti have no knowledge of Nal's whereabouts. A visitor informs them of delicious Surya Pak being cooked in the court of Raja Ritupal and a mad elephant being overpowered. This arouses Damayanti's suspicions that no one other than Nal could achieve such feats and she is determined to find him. To help her, Raja Bhimrath holds a false Swayamvar to lure Nal. Indeed, Nal arrives at the Swayamvar and reveals his true identity to Damayanti.