Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Sarang Malhar: A Three-Day Celebration of Iconic Indian Ragas
Imagine two types of musical tunes, Sarang and Malhar, like best friends!
Sarang is often played in the afternoon and feels bright and happy, while Malhar is like the music of the rainy season.
A special music show called 'Sarang Malhar' is bringing these two tunes together.
Young musicians will play different versions of these tunes over three days, hoping to share these beautiful sounds with everyone and keep them around for a long time.
It's like a musical adventure, showing how these tunes can make you feel happy and calm!
The 'Sarang Malhar' festival celebrates the connection between two Indian classical music ragas: Sarang and Malhar.
The three-day concert, conceived by Shashi Vyas, features performances by young Indian classical music exponents.
The event aims to archive traditional compositions of these ragas for future generations.
Performances include various forms of Sarang, often sung in the afternoon, and Malhar, associated with the monsoon season.
The festival is supported by IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited and GRACE Foundation, a foundation by Shashi Vyas.
- Who
- Conceived by Shashi Vyas and featuring young Indian classical music exponents.
- What
- A three-day music festival celebrating the ragas Sarang and Malhar.
- When
- August 8th, 9th, and 10th.
- Where
- Ravindra Natya Mandir.
- Why
- To archive traditional compositions and showcase the relationship between the ragas.
View of Performing Art
View of Music Preservation
The true emotive expression comes through melodic expressions and for that you need audience reactions.
View of Performing Art
Indian classical music is meant for viewing and listening.
View of Music Preservation
An archival plan, which will be recorded in a studio.
- Event Name
- Sarang Malhar Festival
- Focus
- Indian Classical Music
- Featured Ragas
- Sarang and Malhar
- Organizer
- Shashi Vyas of Pancham Nishad and GRACE Foundation
- Support
- IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited
- Location
- Ravindra Natya Mandir