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The Punyah Dance Festival

byParshwanath UpadhyeEvents at Punyah Theatre in Kalkere; Manages events across BengaluruStarts from₹20,000 per event slot (approx. 5 hours)View full gallery

My flagship festival is a multi-day deep dive into Indian classical dance. From Bharatanatyam to Odissi, we host premieres, workshops, and panel discussions designed to connect artists and audiences in real, messy, and wonderful ways.

Here is the full Day 1 schedule for the Punyah Dance Festival, Edition III. From the morning lamp lighting to a unique Bharatanatyam performance in Carnatic Music Format in the evening, the day is packed with diverse artistic events.

The schedule for Day 2 of our festival, detailing a full day of events from 9 AM to 9 PM. It includes lecture demonstrations like "The living voice of tradition Bala bani today" and the premiere of our production "Maya".

A quick video announcement for the second edition of the Punyah Dance Festival. I'm personally inviting everyone to join us for two days of workshops, panel discussions, and performances by eminent artists at Ravindra Kalakshetra.

Here I am, sharing the schedule for the first day of the Punyah Dance Festival. I'm also letting everyone know that the festival is available to watch online, so you can join us from anywhere in the world.

As part of the festival's educational offerings, I conduct workshop sessions myself. This poster details my session on the process of creating a dance production, sharing insights from my own journey as a curator and performer.

Panel discussions are a key part of the festival, fostering dialogue within the arts community. This poster announces the Day 1 discussion featuring esteemed artists Deepika Potdar, Vinay Varanasi, and Subha Viswanath, which I had the pleasure of curating.

We showcase a variety of classical forms at the festival. This poster highlights a solo Kuchipudi recital by Shri Sai Venkata Gangadhar, one of the morning performances on Day 1.

It is always an honor to feature legendary artists. This poster announces the solo Bharatanatyam recital by the esteemed Dr. Rajashree Warrier on the evening of Day 1.

Our own company's work is also featured. Here is the announcement for an unplugged version of "Nagamandala," a special performance by myself, Shruti Gopal, and Adithya PV.

A glimpse into the magic of "Nagamandala" unplugged from Day 1 of the festival. The performance features incredible lighting design and live vocals, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience.

About The Punyah Dance Festival: A Celebration of Art

Managing a festival like this involves more than just a schedule, it is about balancing artistic vision with the inevitable chaos of live production—the apashakunam that pops up, the technical glitches, and the last-minute changes. My goal is to hold that space for you, so you can focus on the performances and the community while I manage the craft of bringing it all together.

Three successful editions held in Bengaluru. — Approved by the tribe
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Parshwanath Upadhye

Events at Punyah Theatre in Kalkere; Manages events across BengaluruStarts from ₹20,000 per event slot (approx. 5 hours)

I didn't wait for a stage, so I built one. Through the Punyah Dance Festival, I work to bridge the gap between performers and audiences by creating an environment that feels less like a formal recital and more like a community lab where art is alive and essential.

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Kalāmārga Nrityotsava: Annual Bharatanatyam Festival in Bengaluru

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Kalāmārga Nrityotsava: A Celebration of Classical Dance

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Upcoming Bharatanatyam Performances & Events

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