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Dhrupad Vaibhav V – Two-Day Dhrupad Festival at India Habitat Centre

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 - Wed, Feb 4, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
India Habitat Centre, Delhi
Pakhawaj player Dhyaneshwar Deshmukh seated on stage with folded hands in a respectful gesture, with the pakhawaj placed in front and floral decorations in the background.
Hindustani classical vocalist Dhani Gundecha performing on stage, seated with a microphone, wearing a yellow and green saree, during a live Dhrupad concert.
Surbahar artist Mita Nag performing on stage, seated with the instrument in playing position under blue stage lighting during a live classical music concert.
Pakhawaj artist Manmohan Nayak seated on stage with the instrument, wearing traditional attire and a tilak on his forehead during a classical music performance.
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About This Event

Dhrupad Vaibhav V is a curated Indian classical music festival presented by The Raza Foundation in collaboration with Nadachakra Trust, under the curatorship of Pt. Nirmalya Dey. Hosted at The Theatre, India Habitat Centre, New Del...Read more

Dhrupad Vaibhav V is a curated Indian classical music festival presented by The Raza Foundation in collaboration with Nadachakra Trust, under the curatorship of Pt. Nirmalya Dey. Hosted at The Theatre, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the event focuses on the traditional and meditative aspects of the Dhrupad genre within Hindustani classical music.

The festival is structured over two days, beginning with performances by Dhani Gundecha (vocal Dhrupad) accompanied by Dnyaneshwar Deshmukh on Pakhawaj, followed by a surbahar recital by Mita Nag with Manmohan Nayak on Pakhawaj. The second day features a Pakhawaj solo by Rishi Shankar Upadhyay with harmonium accompaniment by Lalit Sisodia and concludes with a vocal Dhrupad performance by Ustad Fayaz Wasifuddin Dagar, accompanied by Pt. Mohan Shyam Sharma.

Bringing together established and emerging artists, Dhrupad Vaibhav V reflects ongoing efforts to preserve and present the Dhrupad tradition through curated programming. The event highlights the interplay of voice and rhythm, offering a structured platform for classical performance within a contemporary cultural setting.

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Pakhawaj artist Rishi Shankar Upadhyay performing on stage, seated with the instrument and gesturing during a live classical music concert.

Rishi Shankar Upadhyay is a Pakhawaj maestro from the 15th-generation Vasudev Upadhyay lineage, known for Dhrupad tradition, national awards, and All India Radio recognition.

Pakhawaj artist Manmohan Nayak seated on stage with the instrument, wearing traditional attire and a tilak on his forehead during a classical music performance.

Manmohan Nayak

Pakhawaj

Manmohan Nayak is a Pakhawaj artist in the Dhrupad tradition, associated with the Song and Drama Division, known for collaborations, national broadcasts, and classical performances.

Surbahar artist Mita Nag performing on stage, seated with the instrument in playing position under blue stage lighting during a live classical music concert.

Mita Nag

Sitar

Mita Nag is a sitar artist of the Vishnupur Gharana, representing a six-generation lineage, known for Dhrupad-influenced style, global performances, and contributions to Indian classical music.

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Pakhawaj player Dhyaneshwar Deshmukh seated on stage with folded hands in a respectful gesture, with the pakhawaj placed in front and floral decorations in the background.

Dnyaneshwar Deshmukh is a Pakhawaj artist in the Dhrupad tradition, known for solo and accompaniment performances, collaborations, and contributions to rhythm-based classical presentations.

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Hindustani classical vocalist Dhani Gundecha performing on stage, seated with a microphone, wearing a yellow and green saree, during a live Dhrupad concert.

Dhani Gundecha

Dhrupad

Dhani Gundecha is a Dhrupad vocalist of the Dagar Gharana, trained under the Gundecha Brothers, known for performances, teaching, and promoting traditional Indian classical music.

Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar is an Indian classical singer.

Wasifuddin Dagar is a leading Dhrupad vocalist from the Dagar family, trained in the Dagar vani tradition. A Padma Shri awardee, he performs meditative Dhrupad globally.

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Shri Lalit Sisodiya

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India Habitat Centre (IHC) is a multidisciplinary cultural and institutional complex in New Delhi, designed to foster collaboration across environmental, cultural, and social domains, while hosting performances, conferences, and arts events.

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Lodhi Road, Near Airforce Bal Bharati School, Lodhi Rd, Lodhi Estate, Delhi, DL, 110003

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