At the beginning of every year, The Bhavan proudly hosts annual Founders’ Day celebrations. Showcasing the talents and dedication of all our students, teachers, and staff, the weekend event is a grand celebration of Indian Classical Arts and the future torch bearers. It is a chance to applaud the students honing their skills at The Bhavan.

The Chairman and Executive Committee of The Bhavan UK invite you to celebrate India's Republic Day. The event will be graced by Chief Guest His Excellency Mr. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India.

6.30 – 7.00 pm: Snacks

7.00 pm: Speeches followed by a short cultural programme of patriotic songs and dances.

Thamizhum Naanum is a celebrated Carnatic music experience led by Sanjay Subrahmanyan, focusing on Thamizh Kirithis. Launched

in 2018, it has captivated audiences through sold-out shows in Chennai and Bangalore and successful virtual presentations.

This homage to the Tamil language brings to light rare,timeless compositions. Accompanied by S Varadarajan on Violin and Neyveli

Venkatesh on Mridangam,Sanjay enriches the music with virtuosity. Featuring works by revered composers like the Alwars, M.M. Dandapani Desigar, and Subramania Bharathi, Thamizhum Naanum bridges tradition and modernity, celebrating Tamil heritage and fostering appreciation for its lyrical legacy.

About the artist:

Born on January 21, 1968, in Chennai, Sanjay Subrahmanyan grew up immersed in Carnatic music. Inspired by legendary strains,

his passion ignited early. Under gurus like V. Lakshminarayana and Calcutta K.S. Krishnamurthi, he mastered violin and vocals,

aying the foundation for a remarkable musical journey.

The Bhavan is proud to present the annual youth festival 2024. Our aim with the festival is to create an open platform for emerging Indian Classical artists across the music and dance genres from London and beyond to showcase their talents and creativity. We are delighted to host over 15 groups performances across the genres of Indian Classical Arts and do our bit in fostering the next generation of artists.

The Bhavan welcomes you to The Shivaratri puja celebrations. The festival is celebrated by remembering lord Shiva with Vedic Pooja, chanting, music, and dance performances by students of The Bhavan. Prasad will be served in the form of dinner.

Event sponsored by Smt. Pratibha Sharma and family.

A two-weekend Classical Music Festival with the best of South Indian and North Indian Music traditions.

Sun 16 March | 6.00pm | £22/£17 (£20/£15 use code BVB)

Uday Bhawalkar, a leading Dhrupad vocalist, trained under Ustaad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and Ustaad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. Known for his soulful style and global reach, he has performed at prestigious festivals worldwide since 1985 and collaborated with legends like Ustaad Zakir Hussain. A recipient of numerous honors, Uday has also contributed to international film soundtracks and taught at renowned institutions globally. He is a Guru at ITC Sangeet Research Academy and other prestigious centers.

Smt. Punita Gupta, a senior disciple of Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar has devoted her life to create the next generation of sitar players. Her students will perform along with her. She will be accompanied by Vidwan Sri. M Balachandar on Mridangam and Hevylen Shenan on Tabla. Special guest artists like Talvin Singh on Tabla and Rikhil Rai on Flute will also perform. 

Sri D. Balakrishna, son and disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. Mysore V. Doreswamy Iyengar, is a distinguished Veena artist of the Mysore school. Trained rigorously from childhood, he has performed acclaimed solo and duet concerts, known for his purity of notes, mellifluous ragas, and rhythmic precision.

Kalyanpuram S. Aravind is a renowned Carnatic vocalist, known for his unique raga alapanas, neravals, and bhava-rich virutham renditions. He began his training under Smt. Sudha Seshagopalan and later with Sri S. Kasthuri Rangan and mentored by the legendary Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Sri T.N. Seshagopalan.

Kathak by Sri Sharath Prabath
Haridasa Vamsha Sanjaata Haridaasacharya, Sharat R. Prabhath, hails from the lineage of Saint-Poet Purandara Dasaru and is a torchbearer of the sacred art of Harikatha. A multi-faceted artist, Sharat is also a trained Kathak dancer and Karnatic vocalist.

He studied Kathak under Smt. Nirupama, Sri Rajendra, and Pt. Rajendra Gangani, performing at prestigious events like the Nishagandhi Festival, the International Ramayana Festival, and the Bangalore International Arts Festival. As a choreographer, Sharat merges tradition and innovation in productions like 18 Days and Kathaastra. He also nurtures the next generation of Kathak artists, training hundreds of students at his institute, Prabhat Kala Tapovana.