Parampara Series: An ode to the classical arts

Carrying forward a legacy of classical excellence, the 29th edition of the Parampara Series opened at Kamani Auditorium with a spectacular celebration of India’s timeless performing arts.

The annual festival united maestros and emerging talents, and set the tone for three days of music, dance, and devotion to tradition.Organised by Natya Tarangini, the festival was held from October 8–10 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, showcasing a spectacular confluence of India’s finest classical dance and music traditions.

The Chief Guest for the inaugural evening was Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs.

The festival also witnessed the presence of distinguished guests including Vice Chairman Vishali Jain, Shri Jayant Chaudhary (Minister of Skill Development), Member of Parliament Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Neelam Pratap Rudy, Charu Singh, and many others.

With an extensive lineup of legendary maestros and emerging icons, the three-day cultural extravaganza offered a rich tapestry of artistic brilliance. Highlights included a mesmerizing Kuchipudi performance by the Raja Radha Reddy Repertory, soulful Hindustani vocals by Pt.

Ulhas Kashalkar, a dynamic Mridangam–Tabla jugalbandi by Satish Kumar Patri and Satyajit Talwalkar, a precise and poetic Odissi recital by Rahul Acharya, a violin duet by Ganesh and Kumaresh, and a graceful Bharatanatyam presentation by Shijit and Parvati.

Together, they transformed the stage into a visual and auditory spectacle celebrating India’s living heritage.

Founded in 1976 by the legendary dancing couple Padma Bhushans Drs. Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy, Natya Tarangini is a premier performing arts institution in New Delhi. For nearly five decades, it has been dedicated to preserving, promoting, and innovating within India’s classical traditions.

The Parampara Series – National and International Festival of Dance and Music stands as a reflection of this vision — an ongoing movement to enrich the cultural fabric of society.