Date: 9th September, 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents the 323rd Monthly Baithak featuring Eminent Santoor Exponent Pt. Dishari Chakravarti accompanied by Pt. Madhuresh Bhatt (Tabla) and Sh. Manoj Solanke (Pakhawaj). Join us for a mesmerising evening of Indian classical music.
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)
Date: 11th August 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents the 322nd Monthly Baithak featuring Noted Vocalist Sh. Archi Bhattacharya accompanied by Sh. Rupak Mitra (Tabla) and Dr. Dinkar Sharma (Harmonium). Join us for a mesmerising evening of Indian classical music.
Some exhibitions are remembered not merely for the paintings they display, but for the stories they quietly unfold—the stories of passion nurtured over years, creativity shaped by experience, and emotions transformed into timeless works of art.
Pracheen Kala Kendra warmly invites art lovers to “Aangan Se Canvas Tak”—a thoughtfully curated Art Exhibition celebrating Srajan • Sanvedna • Saundarya, where four accomplished women artists come together to present their unique artistic voices. Each canvas reflects a deeply personal journey, weaving together tradition, imagination, cultural heritage, and contemporary expression into a rich visual experience.
The exhibition will be open from 7th to 9th August, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of colour, creativity, and artistic excellence.
We are honoured to welcome the acclaimed artist Sh. Sikander Singh Ji as the Chief Guest for the inauguration of the exhibition on 7th August, 2026 at 12:00 Noon, adding grace and inspiration to this special occasion.
The exhibition features the remarkable works of Mrs. Mukta Sud, a self-taught Madhubani artist whose intricate compositions draw from the rich folk traditions of Mithila, celebrating nature, mythology, and India’s enduring cultural heritage. Alongside her are the expressive creations of Mrs. Snehalata Jena, a distinguished alumna of Pracheen Kala Kendra and an inspiring art educator, whose paintings capture the quiet beauty of nature and everyday life with warmth and sensitivity.
Also exhibiting are the evocative works of Mrs. Kadambari Vardhan, recipient of the Best Women Achiever Award in Kala & Sanskriti, whose artistic vision is deeply rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual legacy while embracing contemporary expression. Completing this inspiring quartet is Mrs. Surekha Sardana, an alumna of Pracheen Kala Kendra, Panjab University, and Government College for Women, Chandigarh, whose five-decade artistic journey reaches a memorable milestone as she presents this special exhibition in celebration of her 75th year—a heartfelt tribute to lifelong dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
Come, not merely to visit an exhibition, but to experience a space where every brushstroke carries a story, every canvas reflects a lifetime of inspiration, and every work of art reminds us that creativity has the extraordinary power to preserve memories, celebrate heritage, and connect hearts across generations.
Pracheen Kala Kendra cordially invites artists, students, art enthusiasts, and the general public to be a part of this inspiring celebration of artistic expression and discover how every journey from Aangan Se Canvas Tak becomes a timeless work of art.
All are most cordially invited !
Date: 7th to 9th August, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Venue: PKK Art Gallery (Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh)
There are traditions that endure not by spectacle, but by quiet continuity—by being lovingly preserved, thoughtfully shared, and sincerely experienced.
For over two and a half decades, the Monthly Baithaks of Pracheen Kala Kendra, organised with the constant support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, have served as an intimate and meaningful platform for Indian classical music.
These gatherings bring artistes and listeners into close artistic संवाद, allowing the music to unfold in its purest and most contemplative form, much as it has been heard in traditional baithaks for generations.
It is in this spirit that you are warmly invited to the ‘321st Monthly Baithak Programme’, featuring a Sitar Recital by Dr. Umesh Kumar (B-High Grade Artist, All India Radio), accompanied on Tabla by Shri Rajneesh Dhiman (B-High Grade Artist, All India Radio).
Dr. Umesh Kumar, known for his refined artistry and deep engagement with the traditions of Indian classical music, will present an evening of melodic depth and expressive nuance, while Shri Rajneesh Dhiman will provide the rhythmic support and sensitivity that a sitar recital so beautifully invites.
Whether you arrive as a lifelong connoisseur, a student of the arts, or simply with an open heart, may this baithak offer what the finest music often does—not merely an evening of listening, but a moment of stillness, reflection, and shared remembrance.
Date: 11th July, 2026
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium (Pracheen Kala Kendra Complex, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh – 160022)
Date: 20th June 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Dr. M.S. Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra celebrates the 96th Birth Anniversary of Guru M.L. Koser (Founder, Pracheen Kala Kendra) with an evening of Ghazals ‘Yaad-e-Koser Mehfil’ , featuring noted vocalist Vidushi Nidhi Narang accompanied by Sh. Amjad Khan (Tabla), Sh. Mudassir Khan (Sarangi), and Sh. Nafees Ahmed Khan (Harmonium). Join us for a mesmerising evening of Indian music.
Date: 11th June 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents the 320th Monthly Baithak featuring talented Vocalist from Ujjain Ms. Sakshi Pandole accompanied by Sh. Rajendra Karhadkar (Tabla) and Dr. Devendra Verma (Harmonium). Join us for a mesmerising evening of Indian classical music.
Date: 7th June 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Date: 25th May 2026
Time: 4:00PM
Venue: M.L. Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35B, Chandigarh
Date: 22nd May 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: M.S. Randhawa Auditoriu, Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16B, Chandigarh
Pracheen Kala Kendra presents Shanti Naad, an evening of Hindustani Classical Music for a Cause, featuring Vocal Recital by Eminent Vocalist Dr. Malkit Singh Jandiala accompanied by Ustad Akram Khan (Tabla), Ustad Murad Ali Khan (Sarangi), and Sh. Lalit Sisodiya (Harmonium). Join us for a mesmerising evening of Indian classical music.
