Strings Attached – A Mesmerising Evening of Melody and Mastery at Sangamam’s 15th Edition

Bengaluru, XX February 2025 – Sangamam, an initiative by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI), continues its mission of celebrating India’s rich artistic heritage with its 15th edition, Strings Attached. This highly anticipated event was held on 8th February 2025 at St. John’s Auditorium, Bengaluru.

This edition of Sangamam brought together two of India’s most revered classical musicians – violin maestro Vid. R. Kumaresh and veena virtuoso Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh. Accompanied by the dynamic Pramath Kiran on percussion and Sai Giridhar on mridangam, the evening promises an enchanting confluence of melody, rhythm, and artistic mastery.

Commenting on the event, Kumari Shibulal, Patron of SFPI, said, “Sangamam is a heartfelt endeavour to showcase the beauty of India’s classical and folk traditions, ensuring they continue to thrive and inspire generations. With Strings Attached, we witnessed audiences immerse themselves in an extraordinary evening of music, where tradition met innovation.”

Renowned for his exceptional prowess on the violin, Vid. R. Kumaresh expressed his excitement about performing at Sangamam, stating, “Music is an ever-evolving dialogue between the artist and the audience. It was an honour to be part of Sangamam that upholds and celebrates the profound legacy of Indian classical music.”

Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, a leading exponent of the veena, shared, “The veena and violin, two of India’s most expressive instruments, hold deep roots in our musical heritage. This concert was an opportunity to explore the synergy between them, and I enjoyed performing and sharing this journey with music lovers in Bengaluru.”

Since its inception in 2022, Sangamam has served as a platform for over 120 artists across 15 editions, fostering an appreciation for Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, classical dance, and folk-art forms. The initiative, driven by a passion for India’s diverse artistic traditions, aims to bridge the past and present, connecting audiences with the soulful expressions of the country’s cultural legacy.

About Sangamam

Sangamam, an initiative by The Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI), is dedicated to promoting Indian Classical Music, Dance, and Folk Art forms. It seeks to reconnect audiences with their cultural roots through enriching performances by some of the country’s most respected artistes. Founded out of Kumari Shibulal’s and SD Shibulal for music and the arts, Sangamam showcases India’s rich heritage and artistic creativity, ensuring these traditions continue to inspire future generations.

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Sangamam Presents: Āvartanam by Ramaa Venugopalan

1.Core Event Details

  • Performance Date: April 11, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue : BIC Auditorium
  • Artist: Ramaa Venugopalan (Bharatanatyam)
  • Title of the Performance: Āvartanam – The Eternal Cycle of Srishti, Sthithi and PraLaya – Where Creation emerges within, Arises as Desire and Returns as Surrender. An Anvaya – The Connection Series – Bharathanatyam- Kolam- Kshetram
  • Number of artists : 5
  • Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

2.Concept Note

  • The performer : Anvaya – The Connection, is a confluence of three aspects of Indian Arts – Bharathanatyam – Kolam (Rangoli) – Kshetram, the commonalities and the interconnectedness of our Bharatiya Kala Sampradaya. Ramaa Venugopalan through her experience of creating over 3000 unique kolams, over 3 decades of performing Bharathanatyam and as a researcher of Kshetrams, brings together these three aspects through an immersive presentation that connects the three art forms.
  • Details of the performance: Aavartanam – The Eternal Cycle, Ramaa explores the Kanchi Kshetram. Through the three prominent and presiding Deities of this Kshetram – Kamakshi,Ekambreshwarar and Varadaraja, the concept of Srishti, Sthiti and Pralaya are juxtaposed through a representation in Kolams written by Ramaa to bring out the similarities of the essence of the imagery.

About Sangamam

Sangamam an initiative by the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI), was born from a simple but profound belief: Culture is a living language. If we don’t speak it, it fades. Our mission is to ensure that the classical arts are not just preserved in the past, but are vibrantly present in the lives of the next generation.

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