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2025 EVENTS

PERFORMANCES | WORKSHOPS | FESTIVALS

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Dvanda - A dance of Halves

Sun 6 April | 6.00pm | £18/£15/£13 (£15/£12/£10 use code BVB2025)
'Dvanda - A dance of Halves' by Amritha Jayakrishnan explores devotion, desire, and the unity of Shiva and Shakti through Bharatanatyam compositions by Smt. Vidhya Subramanian with live music by an exceptional ensemble of
Vamshikrishna Vishnudas on Vocal
Pallavi Anand on Nattuvangam
Prathap Ramachandra on Mridangam 
Vijay Venkat on Flute

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Practical Life - Skills workshops for all with GEETHA SRINIVASAN

Join us for a workshop series conducted by Geetha Srinivasan focusing on personal growth through creativity, emotional intelligence and self empowerment whilst providing tools for everyday life. 

Thu 3 Apr, 6 - 8.30pm: Creative Thinking
Sat 5 Apr, 12.30 - 3 pm: Emotional Intelligence
Sun 6 Apr, 12.30 - 3 pm: Enrich Yourself
Fee per workshop: £20 (£15 The Bhavan students) | 3day combined workshop: £45

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Legacy - An evening of Tabla and Kathak

Enjoy an evening of Indian classical music and dance with a tabla solo by Pt. Rajkumar Misra and Kathak by Saberi Misra, accompanied by Pt. Rajkumar Misra (tabla) and Shri Hiranmay Mitra (harmonium).

Sat 5 April | 6pm | £20/£15

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Dvanda - A dance of Halves

'Dvanda - A dance of Halves' by Amritha Jayakrishnan explores devotion, desire, and the unity of Shiva and Shakti through Bharatanatyam compositions by Smt. Vidhya Subramanian with live music by an exceptional ensemble of
Vamshikrishna Vishnudas on Vocal
Pallavi Anand on Nattuvangam
Prathap Ramachandra on Mridangam 
Vijay Venkat on Flute

Sun 6 April | 6.00pm | £18/£15/£13 (£15/£12/£10 use code BVB2025)

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Dastan - E - Karn

Experience the epic tale of Karna, one of Hindustan's greatest heroes, in a two-hour Dastangoi performance by Mahmood Farooqui. Drawing from the Mahabharata, Persian Razmnama and texts in Urdu, Hindi, and Sanskrit, this solo performance brings Karna's legacy to life through powerful, multilingual storytelling.
Thur 10 April | 7pm | £17 (£15 use code BVB2025)

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Book Launch of Tat - A 21st Century Bhagavad Gita summary

Who is God? What is God? Why is God?
A concise study of six bhakti chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, distilled into bite-sized sutras for clarity and ease of understanding. This book bridges the gap for English-speaking seekers, translating the wisdom of ancient sages into a modern context.
Featuring illustrations, flowcharts, and diagrams, it offers a practical guide to Vedanta’s timeless teachings in today’s world.
Book Presentation & Q&A, followed by Prasad.

Sat 12 Apr | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Entry free, registration required 

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Bengali New Year Celebrations

Celebrate the Bengali New Year with vibrant music, dance, cultural performances, and a joyous embrace of tradition and community spirit!

Sanjoy Dev and Tripti Kona Das on Vocals 
Abhinav Shankar Mishra presenting Kathak
Sandyman on Tabla 
Amith Dey on Keyboard
Tatiya Ghoshal on Baul

Sat 12 Apr | 6.00pm | £14(£12 use code BVB2025) 

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Chaitanya - The journey of the spirit

"Chaitanya: The Journey of the Spirit" is a Kathak showcase by the students of Bhavan's Kathak Department, presented under the guidance of their Guru, Sri Abhinav Shankar Mishra and Smt Shreetama Mukherjee. This performance delves into the spiritual and artistic essence of Kathak, offering an experience that is both introspective and inspiring. Join us for an evening that celebrates the transformative journey of the spirit through the classical art of Kathak.

Sun 13 April | 6.00pm | £20 (£17 use code BVB2025)

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Carnatic music concert by Smt. Lavanya Sundararaman

Join an enchanting evening of Carnatic music featuring the acclaimed vocalist Smt. Lavanya Sundararaman. This special charity fundraising concert aims to support preschool education in Sri Lanka.

Lavanya will be accompanied by Sri Baluraguraman on the violin, Sri M. Balachander on the mridangam, and Dr. Abiram Sahadevan on the kanjira.

Sun 27 April | Doors open - 5.00pm | Start - 5.30pm 
 For tickets contact: Dr. S. Navaratnam - 07956 579 239

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A glimpse into the activities and events of The Bhavan

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120
Classes a Week
23
Subjects
100+
concerts each year

OUR VISION

As the largest center for classical Indian arts and culture outside India, The Bhavan is committed to ensuring the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India is alive and available to all.

Aim high, see big, judge widely

Unique Performance Opportunities

From small ensembles and concerts to performing at the most prestigious venues in the UK, The Bhavan offers incomparable stage experience for performers at all levels.  There are even opportunities for international tours at the highest level. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

The UK's top instructors with visiting guest teachers from around the World

PRACTICAL APPROACH

Our practical training courses are carefully structured to take you from complete beginner to advanced level in the shortest possible time. The only limitation is your dedication!

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Learning is more fun with friends, especially when it comes to performances and concerts. The Bhavan is as much about community spirit as it is individual progress. Come join us.

FOR YOUR CAREER

If you are a looking for professional level support then we have the highest qualified teachers in the UK.
Let The Bhavan help you reach higher than ever before.

Term Dates 2024/25

Timetable and Fees
Autumn Term : 14 September - 15 December 2024
Spring Term : 4 January - 17 April 2025
Summer Term : 26 April - 10 July 2025

THEORY EXAM : 12 & 13 July 2025
SUMMER SCHOOL : 19 July - 10 August 2025

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS 2024/25

DEADLINE: Avail yearly fee payment by 13 October 2024
REQUIREMENTS: Attending exams requires minimum 60% attendance in an academic year.
 All classes have a minimum age requirement of 8  years.
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KIND WORDS FROM OUR STUDENTS...  :)

"This short course reminded us how versatile guruji’s knowledge is. Not only did we learn the scales and their names in Western and South Indian music, but the compositions he carefully selected from his own compositions and his gurus’, we could see the different styles of music while using the same scale. Having a fellow student who played different instrument than sitar was a new experience for me." 

RAMA
Sitar Short COurse
2021
"Summer School has given students a fantastic opportunity to really absorb and engage with something that they love, something that is very much part of their soul. Dance has fantastic health benefits, from a physical and also a mental health and well-being perspective. There couldn't be a more apt time for people to be doing what makes them sane and what makes them happy in this quarantine world."

LaksHmi
Bharatanatyam Summer School
2020
"The creativeness that you guys are coming out with to help your students, like they can practice in their square yard and do what they need to do is fantastic. Normally we are all practising together and we get to feel Guruji's groove. Being able to get that across online, from the student's point of view, to come from nothing and that emptiness to having that for our mental health and having that relationship of 'you can improve' is fantastic."
Deeptarka
 Tabla Summer School
2020

Thank you to our Sponsors

The work of The Bhavan would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors and donors. 

If you would like to help The Bhavan bring Indian cultural activities further in to the community then please visit our Sponsor Page:
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Our gratitude to The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family trust for their support and sponsorship of our much loved annual
Ravi Shankar Memorial Concert Series.