Pracheen Kala Kendra, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, presents Malhaar Utsav 2026,
a three-day celebration of Indian classical music that brings together the timeless beauty of monsoon melodies, rich musical traditions, and the soulful expression of Hindustani and Carnatic vocal music.
The festival will be inaugurated on 20th August 2026 in the esteemed presence of
Dr. Sukhminder Kaur Brar, Chairman,
Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sector 38, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest.
The festival will be held from 20th to 22nd August 2026, with performances beginning at 6:30 PM onwards, at Rani Laxmi Bai Hall, Sector 38, Chandigarh. Across three evenings, the festival will feature an inspiring line-up of eminent vocalists and accomplished accompanists, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of Indian classical music.
The festival will commence on 20th August with a Vocal Recital by Vidushi Ronkini Gupta, accompanied by Shri Ashish Ragwani on Tabla and Shri Tanmay Mestry on Harmonium. The evening will also feature a Vocal Recital by Vidushi Shubhra Talegaonkar, with Sh. Mehmood Khan on Tabla, Smt. Pratibha Talegaonkar on Harmonium, and Sh. Rajesh Kumar on Sarangi.
On 21st August, the festival will present a Carnatic Vocal Recital by Vidushi Sudha Raghuraman, accompanied by Shri M. V. Chander Shekar on Mridangam and Shri G. Raghuraman on Flute. This will be followed by a Vocal Recital by Vidushi Dhanashree Pandit Rai, accompanied by Pt. Siddhartha Chatterjee on Tabla and Shri Lalit Sisodia on Harmonium.
The concluding evening on 22nd August will feature a Vocal Recital by Vidushi Ruchira Kedar, accompanied by Pt. Vinod Lele on Tabla and Shri Mukesh Bhardwaj on Harmonium. The festival will conclude with a Vocal Recital by Pt. Sankumay Debnath, accompanied by Pt. Siddhartha Chatterjee on Tabla and Shri Mukesh Bhardwaj on Harmonium.
With its evocative blend of music, monsoon, and cultural heritage, Malhaar Utsav 2026 promises three memorable evenings of soulful melodies and exceptional classical performances.
For further information, please contact 0172-2600451, 2662785, 2274829.
All are most cordially invited !
Date: 20th to 22nd August, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Venue: Rani Laxmi Bai Hall (Sector 38, Chandigarh)
