Kala Utsav Music & Heritage Festival

Kala Utsav Varanasi is an annual Carnatic music and heritage festival presented by the Charsur Arts Foundation at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The festival brings leading Carnatic musicians to one of India's most sacred cultural centres through curated concerts, creating a unique dialogue between music, spirituality, and heritage. Alongside the performances, each edition includes heritage experiences that introduce participants to the city's temples, ghats, and musical traditions. Every annual edition of Kala Utsav is documented through performances, artists, venues, and related events, creating a growing archive of the festival's legacy.