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Diwali Prabhat: A Vocal Recital by Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar | 31 October

Sat, Oct 31, 2026
10:30 AM onwards (PDT)
Grant Park Community Center, Los Altos
An Indian classical vocalist performs on stage, smiling as she sings into a microphone. She is dressed in a vibrant orange and blue saree with traditional jewelry, including earrings and a bindi. One hand is raised expressively near a tanpura, while the softly lit background highlights her face and performance.
Sanjay Deshpande is a tabla player.
Dnyaneshwar Sonawane is a harmonium player.
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Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with an inspiring morning of Hindustani classical music as acclaimed vocalist Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar presents a special Diwali Prabhat recital. Regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, she is admired for her rich and resonant voice, profound musicality, and mastery over intricate and rarely performed ragas. 

Designed to capture the serenity of the morni...Read more

Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with an inspiring morning of Hindustani classical music as acclaimed vocalist Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar presents a special Diwali Prabhat recital. Regarded as one of the foremost exponents of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, she is admired for her rich and resonant voice, profound musicality, and mastery over intricate and rarely performed ragas. 

Designed to capture the serenity of the morning and the festive warmth of the Diwali season, the recital promises an evocative blend of classical depth and artistic elegance. Joining her on stage are renowned accompanists Sanjay Deshpande on tabla and Dnyaneshwar Sonawane on harmonium, whose sensitive and intuitive accompaniment will enrich the musical dialogue throughout the performance.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 
  • Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Artists: 
Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar – Vocal 
Sanjay Deshpande – Tabla 
Dnyaneshwar Sonawane – Harmonium

Venue: Grant Park Community Center

Organizer: Basant Bahar

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An Indian classical vocalist performs on stage, smiling as she sings into a microphone. She is dressed in a vibrant orange and blue saree with traditional jewelry, including earrings and a bindi. One hand is raised expressively near a tanpura, while the softly lit background highlights her face and performance.

Manjiri Asanare–Kelkar

Vocal

Manjiri Asanare-Kelkar is a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana, known for rare ragas, intricate gayaki, and performances at leading music festivals in India.

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Dnyaneshwar Sonawane is a harmonium player.

Dnyaneshwar Sonawane

Harmonium

Mumbai-based harmonium player Dnyaneshwar Sonawane, trained under Bapu Kulkarni and Sudhir Nayak, performs solo and accompanies Hindustani vocal music in classical and semi-classical styles.

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Sanjay Deshpande is a tabla player.

Sanjay Deshpande

Tabla

Sanjay Deshpande is a tabla artist trained in Delhi–Farukhabad and Punjab gharanas. A sought-after accompanist and soloist, he won the Ahmedjan Thirakwa Scholarship and performs globally. He

Pune
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The Grant Park Community Center is a versatile community and event venue located in Los Altos, California.

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1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024, United States, Los Altos, CA, 94024
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