Context
‘MALHAR 2026’ is a youth-focused celebration of Indian classical music, inaugurated by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi.
It aims to connect young people with India’s musical heritage and promote classical music as a form of cultural soft power and national unity.
About the MALHAR Event
- ‘MALHAR’ — youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music
- Organised by Antar Hriday Connect in New Delhi
- Inaugurated by Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Aims to connect youth with India’s classical music traditions through free classical music concerts
Ragas and the Monsoon
- Malhar family of ragas is traditionally associated with the monsoon
- Part of the Ritu-Raga tradition linking specific ragas to seasons in Hindustani classical music
- Described as a symbol of renewal in India’s classical music heritage
Awards and Recognitions
- Antar Hriday Cultural Diplomacy Award presented to Shri Saurav Sharma (Nepal)
- Shri Saurav Sharma — Antar Hriday Youth Cultural Ambassador for India
- Eminent artists felicitated: Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar and Pt. Rajendra Gangani
- Dignitaries present: Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla (MP, Rajya Sabha; Chief Patron, Antar Hriday), Shri Anil Rajput (President, Corporate Affairs, ITC), and Shri Pradeep Kumar (Chairman, Galaxy and Sawasdee Group)
Conclusion
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated ‘MALHAR’, organised by Antar Hriday Connect in New Delhi, celebrating the Malhar family of ragas associated with the monsoon, and presented the Antar Hriday Cultural Diplomacy Award to Shri Saurav Sharma of Nepal.
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