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One India Many Voices: A Celebration of Unity in Diversity
Show house presented the three days unique music festival with the title “One India Many Voices” in order to propagate the message of unity in diversity, through classical, semi classical and light music, featuring eminent performers like Ustad Shujaat Khan for Sitar recital, Dhrupad by Ustad Wasfuddin Dagar, Bhajans by Bhajan Samrat – Pt Anup Jalota, Carnatic vocal by Raga Sisters –Ranjani and Gayatri, Gazal and Geet by Priyanka Barve. Khayal and Thumri by Ronkini Gupta, Suf

Guru Vijay Shankar
Sep 56 min read


Amrapali Magazine - Celebrates Culture, Kathak and Creative Learning in Guyana
he cultural ties between India and Guyana found a special expression in Georgetown as Amrapali Magazine unveiled its June 2026 issue, Ganga to Demerara, alongside the launch of Kathak Kalpika, a comprehensive course book on Kathak dance, bringing together heritage, history, literature, dance and cultural learning.
Amrapali Magazine
Jul 34 min read


Indian Classical Dance Takes Centre Stage in New York with Kathak Workshop and Special Performance
Indian classical dance will took centre stage in New York in June 2026 as Dr. Pranaame Bhagawati, former Director of Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, and Founder & Artistic Director of Amrapali Society for Arts, participates in a series of Kathak activities in Long Island and Richmond Hill. The New York Kathak Workshop 2026, organised in association with AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS) and Vivarta Arts, was scheduled from June 7 to 9, 2026, at Hicksville, Long Island, New York. The work
Amrapali Magazine
Jun 212 min read


Master Naman wins the Antarang Utsav National Dance Competition 2026
Seven year old Master Naman Anand Hembram is the "Little Champ' as he was judged the best dancer in the junior category for the Antarang Utsav National Dance Competition (2026), organised by All India Dancers Association (AIDA) in Mumbai on 20th April. Master Naman is a trained Bharata Natyam dancer and has been seeking training under award winning Bharata Natyam exponent and mentor,based in New Delhi, Ayush Jaiswal. He is the director of Ayush Dance Works(ADW), a premier onl

Guru Vijay Shankar
May 152 min read


SANJAY’S ELEVATING PERFORMANCE
Shivapriya School of Dance (Bengaluru) presented the elevating Bharata Natyam performance by Dr. Sanjay Shantaram on the occasion of his birthday on 7 th March at Seva Sadan auditorium, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. The holistic performance “Kavi Kavya Namana” was a tribute to the great scholars whose soulful compositions have enriched and elevated the field of Indian classical dance.

Guru Vijay Shankar
May 12 min read


EMPOWERMENT OF WOMANHOOD
Arka Kala Kuteera (Bengaluru), presented Arka Kalasambrama-15 programme to mark International Women’s Day on March 8 at Arka Theatre,JP Nagar,Bengaluru. It was amazing to watch the varied facets of women with divine manifestations, performed by three group of accomplished Bharata Natyam dancers, Reshma Shreenath and Shruthi P Ravikumar, Bhavana Kanthy and her disciples and the Rupesh’s Arangham ensemble. It was gratifying to watch the dancers dancing with complete involvement

Guru Vijay Shankar
May 13 min read


36th Pt. Durgalal Festival
The Samved Society for Performing Arts proudly presented the 36th Pt. Durgalal Festival as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Kathak maestro Durga Lal—the torchbearer of the Jaipur Gharana, whose scintillating performances captivated audiences across the globe. Organised annually by his devoted disciple, Uma Dogra, the festival stands as an enduring expression of reverence to her guru and a celebration of India’s rich classical heritage. This year’s edition was held on 20th

Guru Vijay Shankar
Apr 214 min read


Charvi B. Kashyap from Amrapali Institute of Arts receives the prestigious CCRT Scholarship 2025-26
Young Kathak dancer Ms. Charvi B. Kashyap has been awarded the prestigious Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in her artistic journey.
Amrapali Magazine
Apr 211 min read


Amrapali at the 77th ICCR Day Celebration in the Embassy of India, Tokyo (Japan)
The AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS), one of the leading socio-cultural organistaion of Assam, founded by the power dance couple and Cultural Activists Rudra Jayanta Bhagawati and Dr. Pranaame Bhagawati recently performed Kathak dance recital along with the students from Amrapali Institute of Arts, led by Dr. Pranaame Bhagawati at the 77th ICCR Day Celebration, held on April 9, 2026 in the Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan and organised by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre, Tokyo an
Amrapali Magazine
Apr 132 min read
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