This historic place continues the tradition of the magic of song, music, and dance. When I first came here, I came with my uncle, with Gyani Rajinder Singh Chhabra. My mother took a rickshaw from the bus stand to reach here. Despite this, two or three times, when I had to cross a crowded road, I felt the need to hold on to her finger. I remember that same Ancient Art Center from that time. Even then, the atmosphere here was good. People were formally taught music. After spending my childhood there, I entered journalism and then came here for an event. With ਆ journalist Rajendra Sewak Agarwal, a famous journalist from Mohali at that time. He introduced me to the Kausar family. This affection has continued ever since.
In this series, the Prachin Kala Kendra presents its 314th monthly meeting, featuring a Kathak duet by renowned Kathak artists Muzaffar Mulla and Vidya Gauri Adkar.
The event details are as follows:The formal opening ceremony will take place tomorrow, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The venue will be Prachin Kala Kendra, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh. Join us for another spectacular evening of Indian classical music.
On this occasion, the waves of Indian classical dance, Indian classical music, Chandigarh events, dance lovers, dance, etc. will cast their magical spell on you.
Chandigarh: 1st December 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//The Music ScreenDesk)::
This time, the Musical Educational Institute Pracheen Kala Kendra, An Ancient Art Center known for the music education conducted a unique experiment. It was truly a unique musical experiment. Music binds the world together in a thread of unity. It also provides a true sense of global unity. The Ancient Art Center proved this. It was a very memorable event, with a meaningful message.
These foreign students showcased the dance and music of their respective countries. Dressed in traditional costumes, these students presented beautiful glimpses of their country's art and music. Students from Kazakhstan, Egypt, Mexico, Fiji, Spain, Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan, Tanzania, France, and Bangladesh showcased their country's art and culture. Under the direction of tabla teacher and renowned tabla player, Mr. Avirbhav Verma, this musical evening was filled with beautiful art forms from various countries.
The gong was introduced, and the sound of a glass and spoon striking each other began the program. Daniel, Sahil, and Valentina performed guitar, accompanied by Nuru, which the audience appreciated. Following this, students from the aforementioned countries performed songs and dances from their respective countries, captivating the audience with their unique performances.
This was followed by a performance of tabla, in which all students participated. The next part of the program included a Qawwali performance, in which all the foreign students danced to Sufi music, earning applause. Samudra from Nepal performed Alaap, and Raven from Egypt presented a powerful Punjabi Bhangra set to Punjabi music, which not only enthralled the audience but also thoroughly enjoyed it.
The program concluded with a unique jugalbandi of all the Indian and foreign instruments, which touched the hearts of the audience. In these instruments, instruments like Tabla, Gong, Congo, Chimta, Dhol, Dholak, Djembe, Kahon, Wood Shaker, Egg Shaker, Djembe etc. were performed together. Such performances are a humble attempt to break the boundaries of countries and connect different countries by crossing every border with the sweetness of music.
The Pracheen Kala Kendera is promoting, propagating and expanding Indian classical music and dance under the ancient Guru-Shishya tradition of the country, which is a commendable step.
Received from PKK on Friday, 10th October, 2025, at 2:10 PM. Regarding Swati Tiwari Srivastava
PKK's 312th monthly meeting will feature a memorial recital
Chandigarh: 10th October 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Music Screen Desk):
Pracheen Kala Kendra has been continuously spreading the teachings and mission of music for decades. Those living near this center are fortunate enough to be part of it, but people from far and wide also come to participate. This time, Prachin Kala Kendra will host another special event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, starting at 6:30 pm, with special artists arriving to spread the magic of music.
This time, the event will be held at the ML Kosar Auditorium, Prachin Kala Kendra Campus, Sector 35/B, Chandigarh. The event will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude.
It's worth noting that Swati Tiwari is a classical singer known for her singing and music. She is a graded artist from All India Radio, Delhi, and is available for concerts and classes. Her performance on stage creates a magical atmosphere.
Come and enjoy this musical festival. The center's management and other music lovers will be very grateful.
My heartfelt wishes are extended to you. At this event, you will also be able to meet Guru Ma Dr. Shobha Kosar, herself a great artist of our times. She is also the registrar of this center.
This event will surely leave a special place in your hearts, enriching your treasure of sweet musical memories.
Received from PKK on Saturday 30th August 2025 at 6:26 PM Regarding Two Days Seminar
Memorable conclusion of two-day seminar organized by Ancient Art Center
Chandigarh: 30 August 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Music ScreenDesk)::
The two-day seminar organized by Ancient Art Center, which is being held at Punjab Kala Bhawan, concluded here today with great pomp. Today also two sessions of the seminar were presented. In both the sessions, participants from different cities of the country presented their research work.
The main theme of this seminar was based on the role of music, dance and fine arts in social upliftment. On this occasion, Prof. Premila Gurumurthy, former Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. Jayalalitha Music and Fine Arts University, Chennai shared his invaluable experience with the participants by giving lecture demonstration.
On this occasion, Prof. Lavanya Kirti Singh Kabya, Head of Music Department, Lalit Narayan Darbhanga University, Prof. Pankajmala Sharma, along with the Registrar of the Center, Dr. Shobha Kausar, praised the center with their invaluable blessings and congratulated it for the success of the seminar. Along with this, the guest speakers of the seminar, renowned tabla player Pandit Sushil Jain (Chairperson) and Dr. Arun Mishra (Chairperson) expressed their views as chairperson and as guest speakers, renowned tabla player Dr. Jagmohan Sharma and Dr. Mahendra Prasad Sharma, Mr. Manglesh Sharma, Dr. Rahul Swarnkar and Dr. Gaurav Shukla also shared their vast knowledge with the audience.
On this memorable occasion, Dr. Rajesh Kelkar, Head of Music Department, Sharma MSU University, Baroda was also present on this occasion. The Center's Secretary, Mr. Sajal Kausar and the seminar's coordinator, Pandit Devendra Verma, honored all the above-mentioned honorable personalities by giving them uttiya and memento.
After this, the participants presented research papers on various topics related to music and art through offline and online medium. In this seminar, research papers were presented on various topics related to music and art. In which research papers were presented on many topics like Raga and Taal in Indian Music, Time Theory of Ragas, Music in Vedas and Puranas, Laya Layakari and Taal, Tribal Folk and Spiritual Music and Various Dance Types, Various Dimensions of Music and Art Education. These research papers contained invaluable information prepared with a lot of hard work.
Overall, the second day of the seminar was dedicated to classical arts and various aspects of Indian traditions and arts. Apart from this, the melodious sitar playing of Vinita Gupta and Bhairavi Bhatt captivated everyone and at the same time Mahendra Prasad Sharma's tabla playing was also appreciated by everyone. All the listeners and spectators present in the hall were mesmerized.
The main objective of this seminar was to have an in-depth discussion about the importance of upliftment of society through arts. In this discussion, the nuances of music were discussed with great simplicity. Along with this, the importance of promotion of arts and their role in society was also discussed.
Overall, the seminar was successful in its objective and the organizer Prachin Kala Kendra deserves praise and congratulations for organizing such a program. Secretary of Prachin Kala Kendra, Mr. Sajal Kausar expressed his gratitude to everyone in beautiful words at the end of the program.
Received on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 6:37 PM Regarding Musical Event by PKK
Musical evening Sangeet Uday was organized today at Mini Tagore Theater
Chandigarh: 22 August 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Music ScreenDesk)::
A special musical evening Sangeet Uday was organized today at Mini Tagore Theater Sector 18 here from 6:00 pm under the joint aegis of leading cultural institution Prachin Kala Kendra and Sanskar Bharti. In which young and talented artists from all over the country won the hearts of the audience with their powerful performances of classical singing and playing. Another magical musical evening by Prachin Kala Kendra
In this program, Rajarshi Chatterjee (Sitar), Shivansh Soni (Tabla), Upasana Dey (Vocal), Anshika Kataria (Kathak), Sanjukta Sarkar (Kathak), Shreyas Dattatreya Bhoyar (Tabla), Kanhaiya Pandey (Synthesizer) and Pooja Basak (Vocal) mesmerized the audience with their performances.
In today's program, Vice President of All India Sanskar Bharti, Dr. Ravindra Bharti graced the program as the Chief Guest and Mr. Lavish Chawla, General Secretary, Sanskar Bharti Punjab Province graced the program as the special guest. On this occasion, the Registrar of the Center, Dr. Shobha Kausar and Secretary Mr. Sajal Kausar were also present. Along with this, Advisor of Sanskar Bharti, Prof. Saubhagya Vardhan was also present. After the traditional lamp lighting ceremony with the chief guest and other dignitaries, the centre's registrar Dr Shobha Kausar honoured the chief guest and the special guest by presenting them shawls and mementos.
In today's programmewhich became memorable, Upasana Dey (singing) presented compositions in medium and fast rhythm in Raga Multani and Pooja Basak (singing) presented compositions in Teen Taal in Raga Madhuvanti. After this, Sanjukta Sarkar presented Ganesh Vandana and Anshika Kataria presented a beautiful performance of Aamad, Tahat Paran, Tihai and Ladi etc. in Taal Shikhar. After this, Shivansh Soni and Shreyas Dattatreya Bhoyar presented Peshkar in Teen Taal and after this, presented traditional Uthaan, Rele, Qayde, Palte, Gats very beautifully and received applause from the audience. After this, Sitar player Rajarshi Chatterjee of Etawah Gharana presented some Gats, compositions etc. in Raga Yaman and received a lot of praise.
In the program, Mr. Pravesh Kumar, working in the music department of the center, accompanied them on harmonium and Amandeep Gupta on tabla.
At the end of the program, the center's secretary Mr. Sajal Kausar, Sanskar Recruitment Advisor Prof. Saubhagya Vardhan, and the chief guest and special guest honored the artists by giving them mementos and certificates.
Shri Bandopadhyay is also the founder of Shri Sadhana School of Kathak
Chandigarh: 11 September 2024: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//TheMusic ScreenDesk)::
The scorching heat with scorching sun is now gone and the season of sweet winter has started knocking. It can be felt in the morning and evening. People have also seen the color of drizzle to torrential rain once again. In such a pleasant weather, a series of musical events has started across the country. To make people feel this, Prachin Kala Kendra also organized its special event in Chandigarh.
In the 299th episode of the series of monthly meetings organized every month by Prachin Kala Kendra, Shri Bandopadhyay from Delhi delighted the audience with his Kathak dance. Shri, who is learning dance under the guidance of Pandit Jaikishan Maharaj, received her initial dance lessons from Guru Sandeep Malik. After this, she learned the nuances of dance from Pandit Jaikishan Maharaj. Shri has also received Bhaskar's diploma from Ancient Art Center. Apart from this, she has also received postgraduate education from Khairagarh University. Doordarshan's B grade artist is also the founder of Shri Sadhna School of Kathak. She has made a place in the hearts of the audience with her various performances.
Today's program started with a beautiful Dhrupadcomposition Kunjan Mein Racho Raas which was based on Chautal. After this, Shri presented the technical aspects of Kathak. She demonstrated her strong grip on the technical aspects by presenting Ashtamangal 11 matra Paran, Gat, Uthan, Chale, Aamad, Tripalli, Pramilu, Tihai and Chakradar Paran. After this, he presented a thumri based on Teen Taal which was set in Raga Megh Malhar and received a lot of applause from the audience. At the end of the program, Shri concluded the program with beautiful rhythms by presenting compositions based on Teen Taal and instrumental instruments Paran, Bijli Paran. Along with him, famous tabla player Ustad Shakeel Ahmed Khan on tabla, Atul Devesh on singing, Lavanya Abande on sitar and Jai Bhatt on bol padhant made the program more beautiful.
At the end of the program, the center's registrar Dr. Shobha Kausar, secretary Shri Sajal Kausar honored the artists by giving them uttiya and memento.
Even today only raga-based music can evoke real magic
Mohali//Chandigarh: 7 September 2023: (Kartika Singh//The Music ScreenDesk)::
Some songs are heard in the heart. His words, his tunes, everything is immediately remembered in the mind. Utte sati wahi song insan kab gungunane lagta hai he doesn't even know about it. In fact, it all happens because of music based on ragas.
Millions of songs have reached people's hearts through movies. Jaha tak shadon ki baat hai ve to kamal ke hote hai hai but their melody amplifies their meanings a thousand times. It is the duty of the composer to prepare a different tune for each song.
Many times the tunes of many songs start to sound similar but then there is something in between. Film songs based on raga begin to feel this upon listening carefully. The lyrics of those songs are based on their tunes. It is worth noting that there are many excellent songs based on ragas in Hindi cinema. Here are examples of some of the major ragas based on which filmi songs have been made. Not only did it become popular, but it also became very popular.
Raga Yaman is a very pleasing raga. It feels like you are saying your heart first. This raga is also known as Raga Kalyan. Changes in power and politics also affect culture, music and literature. According to experts, this raga originates from Kalyan Thaat, so it is also called Ashraya Raga (when the origin of a raga is from that same name). During the Mughal rule, Muslims started calling this raga as Raga Yaman or Raga Iman. Professor Chaman Lal Bhalla of Ludhiana also sings it very beautifully.
It is worth noting that Yaman and Kalyan may be one raga, but combining the names of both Yaman and Kalyan gives rise to another raga called Yaman-Kalyana in which both mediums are used. The special thing is that this raga has been considered as a raga of serious nature. Based on this raga, if you listen to it, it takes the song into a serious atmosphere. Many famous film songs have also been sung in this raga. One of them is - a very melodious song from the famous movie Saraswati Chandra - Chandan Sa Badan, Chanchal Chitwan. Similarly, another film came out Bhigi Raat-the song of this film was-"Dil Jo Na Keh Saka Woh Hi Raje Dil...
"Another film was very famous-Chitchor-Its song was very popular "Jab Deep Jale Aana..." Another film came- illiterate- the song also came on the tongue of people-Jiya le gayo ji mora Saanwariya...Similarly another film was Ram Lakhan-its song was also famous-"Bada Dukh Dinha Mere Lakhan Ne..."It is worth noting that Raag Yaman Mein Aur Bhi Bhaut Se Bhaut Se Geet Hain Suna Hoga- "Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hain". It was sung by famous singer Kishore Kumar Sahib. The movie was "Guide".
Similarly, there is another song raga in Yemen. "Zindagi ke safar mein guzar jate hain jo makam, woh fir nahin aate..! Its singer was Janab Mohammad Rafi Sahib..Yeh song apne sathe hi waqt ki dhara mein baha le jaita hai. Its movie was "Aap ki Kasam".
It is important to remind here once again that when the power changes, the names of many things, places and places also change. Something similar happened in the case of Raag Yemen. The ancient name of this raga is Kalyan.
Time changed, power changed, politics also changed, then it started to be called Yemen from the time of Mughal rule. In the descent of this raga, when a small amount of pure medium is used by curving the gandhara, then it is called Yaman Kalyan when both mediums are used in this way.
