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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

Bengaluru center of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, whose Kala Bharathi school teaches Indian classical dance, music and drawing.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Opportunities from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

Program

Kala Bharathi 5 Years Junior & Senior Diploma in Bharatanatyam

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A structured 5-years weekend diploma in Bharatanatyam at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, with 3 years junior and 2 years senior training under eminent gurus.

For children ages 7 and above
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Bharatanatyam adavus and techniqueClassical dance theoryStage performance and abhinaya
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Course

Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Vocal Music - Hindustani

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A graded vocal music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, offering Hindustani training under senior gurus on weekends.

For children ages 5 and above
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Vocal technique and voice cultureRaga and composition renderingMusic theory
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Course

Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Instrumental Music - Veena

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A graded instrumental music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, with veena, tabla, mridangam, ghatam and keyboard taught by senior gurus.

For children ages 5 and above
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Instrument techniqueRhythm and layaMusic theory
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Course

Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Visual Arts

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A drawing and painting diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, spanning traditional Indian art forms and contemporary techniques.

For children ages 5 and above
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Drawing and sketchingWatercolour, acrylic and oil paintingTraditional Mysore and Tanjore painting
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Course

Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Vocal Music - Carnatic

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A five-year Carnatic vocal music diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi in Bengaluru, taught in weekend classes by senior performing musicians.

In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Carnatic vocal techniqueRaga renditionTala and rhythm
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Course

Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Dance - Kathak

by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra

A five-year Kathak diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi in Bengaluru, taught in weekend classes by trained performing dancers.

For children ages 5 and above
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Kathak footworkSpins and chakkarsAbhinaya and expression
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About

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra is a center of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the body Dr. K. M. Munshi founded in 1938 to promote Indian culture, literature, music, dance and the fine arts. The Bengaluru Kendra started in 1965. Kala Bharathi is the Kendra's school of visual and performing arts. It teaches Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Carnatic and Hindustani vocal music, Veena, Tabla, Mridangam, Ghatam, Keyboard, Flute and drawing. Its diploma course in dance, drama and fine arts runs 5 years: 3 years junior and 2 years senior. External examiners hold the theory and practical examinations. The examinations lead to a certificate and are optional, so a student can also take a course as a hobby. Carnatic and Hindustani artists who have taught at Kala Bharathi include Vidwan T.A.S. Mani, Pandit Parameshwar Hegde, Vidwan M.T. Selvanarayana, Pandit Rajendra Nakod and Dr. R. Ganesh. Besides Kala Bharathi, the Kendra runs Yoga Bharathi, started in 2003, and Navarasa, an 8-month acting diploma started with WeMove Theatre in 2020. It also runs Jyothishya Bharathi, the Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology, Bhavan's Film Society and 2 schools: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan BBMP Public School and Bhavan's Bangalore Press School. In 2023 the Kendra marked 25 years of Infosys Foundation sponsorship for its cultural programs.

Affiliations

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai (parent body)Infosys Foundation (cultural program sponsor)WeMove Theatre (Navarasa acting diploma partner)

Programs Offered

  • Kala Bharathi Bharatanatyam
  • Kala Bharathi Kathak
  • Kala Bharathi Carnatic Vocal
  • Kala Bharathi Hindustani Vocal
  • Kala Bharathi Veena
  • Kala Bharathi Drawing and Painting
  • Kala Bharathi Tabla, Mridangam, Ghatam, Keyboard and Flute
  • Navarasa Acting Diploma
  • Yoga Bharathi
  • Jyothishya Bharathi
  • Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology
  • Bhavan's Film Society
  • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan BBMP Public School
  • Bhavan's Bangalore Press School

Achievements

  • Foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (1965)
  • 25 years of Infosys Foundation sponsorship for cultural programs, marked in 2023
  • Yoga Bharathi established (2003)
  • Navarasa acting diploma launched with WeMove Theatre (19 September 2020)

Leadership

  • Shri K. G. Raghavan, Chairman (Senior Advocate, High Court of Karnataka)
  • Shri H. R. Ananth, Vice-Chairman
  • Shri Dilip Surana, Vice-Chairman
  • Shri Chiranjiv Singh, Vice-Chairman (IAS (retd); former ambassador to UNESCO)
  • Shri Peeyush Jain, Honorary Treasurer
  • Shri Manandi N. Suresh, Honorary Secretary
  • Smt. Seetha Ramachandra, Honorary Associate Secretary
  • Shri H. N. Suresh, Director
  • Smt. Nagalakshmi K. Rao, Joint Director

Quick Facts

Type
Non-profit
Founded
1965
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