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Pandit Bhattacharya Leads Raga Workshop, Celebrates Indian Musical Traditions
26 Aug
Summary
- Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya conducts raga and improvisation workshop
- Young musicians Rama V. Rao and Ahilan Hatti perform classical ragas
- Pandit Jyotirmay Roychowdhury accompanies on tabla
On July 28th, 2025, the Mandir in Arvine played host to a captivating concert of Indian classical music. The highlight of the event was a workshop led by renowned Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, who introduced the audience to the intricacies of ragas and the art of improvisation.
Following the workshop, two young musicians, Rama V. Rao and Ahilan Hatti, took the stage to perform a series of classical ragas. Their performances were accompanied by the skilled tabla playing of Pandit Jyotirmay Roychowdhury, adding depth and rhythm to the classical compositions.
Pandit Bhattacharya, who has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Indian classical music, was full of praise for the younger musicians. He emphasized the importance of the teacher-disciple tradition and the need for cultural exchange to ensure the continued vitality of these ancient musical forms.
