About Shivadam

शिवदम्  Shivadam 

Sanskrit:  shivadam = that which gives auspiciousness, well-being, prosperity.

Shivadam is a certified Dance leader and mentor and representative of the Sufi Ruhaniat. He has led Dances of Universal Peace since 2007 in circles and events across the mainland US, Hawaii, India, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Chile and at the Parliament of the World's Religions. He leads 2 weekly meetings on Zoom. He has served two terms on the Board of Dances of Universal Peace North America, also managing the DUP North America and DUP International websites. Leading kirtan and zikr, and with proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Hindi and Sanskrit, Shivadam brings decades of  musical/spiritual practice and travels into his leadership style. Shivadam is also a visual artist and likes to write and repair musical instruments.