Prachi Dixit Group from USA in a Special Evening of Dance

 Emailed on December 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM Regarding Kathak Dance Event at PKK

Memorable evening adorned with Kathak dance at Pracheen Kala Kendra

Chandigarh: 24th December 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//The Music Screen Desk):

In a special program organized by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Prachi Dixit and her group from America enthralled the audience with their Kathak dance performance. Prachi received her dance training and learned the intricacies of Kathak dance under the guidance of Pandit Kanhaiya Lal Ji. Prachi is also the founder of Nupur Dance Academy in America and runs an affiliated center of Pracheen Kala Kendra. She has won the hearts of the audience with her various performances. Prachi is doing wonderful work in promoting Indian art abroad.

The program began with a devotional composition, Shiva Vandana. This was followed by a lyrical composition based on Krishna poems, which were composed by her guru. After this, her group presented the technical aspects of Kathak dance. They skillfully demonstrated their strong command over the technical aspects by presenting Paran, Gat, Uthan, Chalein, Amad, Tripalli, Pramilu, Tihai and Chakradar Paran based on Vilambit, Madhya and Drut laya in Teen Taal. Following this, they presented a beautiful composition based on the emotional aspect, Krishna and Kali, which depicted a timeless dialogue between two divine forces - Krishna and Kali. Krishna represents Maya - the beauty and illusion of the world that draws us in through joy, love, and bliss. His flute enchants the soul, reminding us why existence feels meaningful and captivating. Kali, on the other hand, fierce and unwavering, symbolizes Shakti - raw power, time, and change. She shatters illusions, bringing awakening where comfort cannot remain. Although they appear opposite, they are not in conflict. They are divine complements.

Where Krishna awakens joy, Kali brings awareness. Where Krishna maintains illusion, Kali reveals the truth.

Together, they guide the soul from illusion to liberation, from pleasure to purpose. 

This presentation is inspired by David R. Kinsley's book, "The Sword and the Flute: Kali and Krishna," from Hindu mythology.

At the end of the program, the artists were honored with flowers, shawls, and mementos.

PKK's event also provided a true sense of global unity.

Emailed By PKK on 1st Dec 1, 2025, 6:54 PM Regarding an Global event

The Qawwalis also performed well.

Chandigarh: 1st December 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//The Music Screen Desk)::

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.

The Prachin Kala Kendra organized a special program, "One World, One Rhythm," today at 5:50 p.m. in the mini auditorium of the Tagore Theatre. The program featured performances by Indian and foreign students undergoing intensive music and dance training under the "Guru-Shishya Parampara" at the Center's Mohali campus. 

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.

Raag based film songs also had a different era

Even today only raga-based music can evoke real magic 

Mohali//Chandigarh: 7 September 2023: (Kartika Singh//The Music Screen Desk)::

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.