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TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Cherokee Heritage Center presents Ragamala Music and Dance Theater in "The Return of the Rain Seed" at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 29 at the Tsa La Gi Amphitheater.

The music, dance and poetry of India come to life through the telling of a modern folk tale. "Return of the Rain Seed" uniquely combines theater with powerful rhythmic and gestural dance, exhilarating music and exquisite costumes.

Ragamala was founded in 1992. Since then, Ragamala has grown into one of the leading music and dance companies in Minnesota and has established a track record of artistic innovation and risk taking.

The choreography is based on the exquisite Pandannallur style of Bharatanatyam, the ancient classical dance of South India. Working with ancient gestures, movements, and stories Bharatanatyam is traditionally a solo dance form. However it has been adapted to express new concepts and themes.

In seven years, more than 100,000 people have attended public performances of Ragamala.

This performance will be the season finale for the Cherokee Heritage Center's Tsa La Gi Amphitheater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for college students. School age children are admitted free.

For more information on the Ragamala performance, call 918-456-6007 or visit the website.