Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Mahindra Kabira Festival Celebrates Kabir's Timeless Message
The Mahindra Kabira Festival is a special event that happens every year in Varanasi, India.
It celebrates the teachings of Kabir, a famous mystic from the 15th century.
The festival includes music performances, walks to see historic places, and ceremonies by the Ganga River.
This year's festival, the 9th one, will take place from December 19 to 21.
It features a mix of classical, folk, Sufi, and modern music.
Sanjoy K Roy, who helps organize the festival, says that Kabir's messages about unity and kindness are very important today.
The festival is made possible with the support of the Mahindra Group, which helps promote art and culture in India.
The 9th edition of the Mahindra Kabira Festival will be held from December 19 to 21 in Varanasi, India.
The festival features a mix of classical, folk, Sufi, and contemporary music performances.
Notable performers include Rahul Deshpande and the Aditya Prakash Ensemble from New York.
The festival also includes heritage walks, experiences of the Ganga, and the sacred Ganga Arati.
Sanjoy K Roy emphasizes the relevance of Kabir's teachings on unity, introspection, and kindness in today's world.
- Who
- Sanjoy K Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, and the Mahindra Group
- What
- The 9th edition of the Mahindra Kabira Festival
- When
- December 19 to 21
- Where
- Varanasi, India
- Why
- To celebrate the legacy of the 15th-century mystic Kabir and promote unity, introspection, and kindness through music and the arts
- Festival Name
- Mahindra Kabira Festival
- Edition
- 9th
- Dates
- December 19 to 21
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Organizer
- Teamwork Arts
- Sponsor
- Mahindra Group
- Key Themes
- Classical, folk, Sufi, and contemporary music, heritage walks, Ganga Arati
- Notable Performers
- Rahul Deshpande, Aditya Prakash Ensemble