Mumbai, Dec 26: In a season often defined by excess, Aris Estates, the boutique real estate and lifestyle brand, chose restraint, reflection, and responsibility. On 22nd December 2025, the brand hosted its first-ever Aris Christmas Table at IF.BE, Ballard Estate, an intimate black-tie gathering that brought together a carefully curated group of guests for an evening rooted in generosity, community, and purposeful celebration.
Conceived as a quieter counterpoint to conventional festive soirées, the Christmas Table embodied Aris Estates’ philosophy of intentional living and long-term value. The event’s main purpose was to foster genuine connection: instead of spectacle, it focused on shared experience, with thoughtful conversation, lingering ideas, and acts of giving back woven into the evening.
At the heart of the evening was a thoughtfully curated five-course meal. Each course was anchored in a theme of generosity: Beginnings, Nourishment, Connection, Creativity, and Joy. Together, the courses formed a narrative arc. They explored the many forms that giving can take—whether through time, resources, care, or creativity. Guests were invited to reflect on generosity as a lived value rather than just a seasonal gesture.
Extending this ethos beyond the table, Aris Estates partnered with three organisations whose work speaks directly to compassion and inclusion. YODA Animal Welfare works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect abandoned and injured animals. FRST Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals with visual disabilities through access to education, assistive technology, and community support. PMK Foundation focuses on grassroots community care, supporting under-resourced groups through healthcare, education, and welfare initiatives. Guests were invited to engage with these causes throughout the evening, with contributions directed toward the organisation they felt most aligned with, ensuring the spirit of Christmas extended well beyond the dining room.
Anchoring the evening both visually and philosophically was Theraav, a site-specific installation created exclusively for the Aris Christmas Table by actor and multidisciplinary artist Lekha Washington. Meaning “pause” or “stillness,” Theraav reflected themes of continuity, memory, and stewardship of the land. Drawing from Lekha Washington Studio’s long-standing exploration of nature, light, and spatial poetry, the installation invited guests to slow down, breathe, observe, and reconnect.
Created using sculptural form, custom lighting, and shadow play, Theraav expanded beyond its physical presence, casting a quiet yet powerful energy across the space. The work underscored the idea of being present, of recognising our shared responsibility toward land, community, and the environments we inhabit. This marked the first collaboration between Lekha Washington Studio and Aris Estates, signalling a shared philosophy of custodianship, sustainability, and mindful creation.
Speaking about the collaboration and the intent behind Theraav, Lekha Washington said,“Theraav is about stillness in a world that constantly urges speed. Working with Aris Estates felt organic because their philosophy mirrors this pause, this intention to be thoughtful custodians of the land. This installation was created to encourage presence, to remind us to breathe, and to reconnect with nature, with each other, and with the choices we make.”
Reflecting on the evening, Hemal Purohit, Founder, Aris Estates, shared,“We wanted our first Christmas gathering to feel meaningful rather than driven by optics. The Christmas Table was about bringing people together in a way that felt honest, where art, conversation, and giving back were integral to the experience, not an afterthought. Collaborating with Lekha and supporting causes that genuinely make a difference allowed us to extend our philosophy beyond the homes we build and into the communities we are part of.” Through the Aris Christmas Table, Aris Estates conveyed that the event’s main purpose was to show how intentional design, art, and community create lasting memories, reinforcing its belief that true luxury is rooted in thoughtful experiences over grand scale.