Inauguration on 4th February, 2018 at 5.00pm at IGNCA lawns, Janpath, New Delhi.

Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India will inaugurate the Kala Mela in the gracious presence of Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Culture  and Shri C.S. Krishna Setty, Administrator, Lalit Kala Akademi.

The inauguration will be followed by Folk Dance by Karunadasa Olaboduwa Dance Troupe, Srilanka and `SARGAM’ Kathak Recital by Pandit Harish Gangani’s Team, India.

Contact No : 9999668367

Part and trap are not mere semordnilap  (a term coined to refer to words and phrases which make sense when read backwards, but have a different meaning from when they are read forwards).

Contact No : Nidhi Jain – 9811252305

Venue: Twin Art Gallery–I, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi

Note : This programme has been cancelled due to some unavoidable circumstances.

Exhibition of master artworks of participants of the programme “Rising from Colours” by
Incredible Creations Pvt. Ltd.

Contact No. : 9599389224

A photographic exhibition `Glorious Ajanta’ on the beautiful paintings and digital
restoration of Ajanta Caves in collaboration with Prasadpawar Foundation.

Inauguration : 2nd January, 2018 at 6.00pm
Chief Guest : Shri Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture (Independent charge)

• E-Invite
• Jan 2, 2018 – Photographs

Contact No. : 0111-23388155

Under the Outreach initiative, the IGNCA Book Circle has a monthly event held on the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

This month, Shri Ravi Shankar Etteth will read from his book `The Book of Shiva’ .

A profound work of spiritual fiction with a heartwarming message Asananda, a monk belonging to the Order of Hope, is sent on a journey to the Himalayas by his guru to find the mystical Book of Shiva. Along the way, he meets mysterious tantrics, Vedic teachers, a bhikshu who walks backwards to discover his future, and people who seek liberation from remorse, suffering and the evil that haunts them. He becomes the instrument of the guru’s grace, which opens the door to the universal soul and transforms life through unexpected miracles. Drawing on fables and myths from Eastern and European cultures, The Book of Shiva is a spiritual novel filled with extraordinary tales of freedom, serenity, loss and, most of all, wisdom.

Contact :-   011-23385884/ 9958878920

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• Photographs | Press Clipping(PDF)

To celebrate the Birth centenary of Venerable Bakula Rinpoche, Photo exhibition on Ven. Bakula Rinpoche is being organised by East Asia Programme Unit, IGNCA.

Ven. Bakula Rinpoche was a monk-activist, and helped the cause of peace and spread of the teaching of Lord Buddha in different parts of the world. He was associated with many national and international organizations working for world peace, environmental conservation and inter-faith dialogue. His role was pivotal in reigniting the light of Dharma among people in different countries who were denied their spiritual freedom by authoritarian communist regimes. His contributions in the revival of Buddhism in many countries including Mongolia, Russia and China speak volumes of his great personality. May his legacy of loving compassion and dedication to serve the poor and needy continue to inspire the future generations.

 The exhibition will be inaugurated on 20th December, 2017 at 4.00pm.

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Contact No :- 011-23388211

Contact No :- 0542-2570238, 2570169

• Dec 6, 2017 – Photographs | Press Clippings (PDF)
• Dec 8, 2017 – Photographs | Press Clippings (PDF)

Contact No :- 91-9868964007

The exhibition is built around philosophical, narrative, visual, pictorial and performing aspects of the Ramayana tradition in classical, folk and contemporary contexts. The theme is presented through manuscripts, sculptures, paintings including miniature painting, wooden, bronze, stone, terracotta arts & crafts, textiles, audio-visual and multimedia presentations. The exhibition has specifically designed installations to explain abstract philosophical concepts. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the exhibits from the collection of Kashi Naresh, Banaras and original Ramlila paraphernalia from the world acclaimed Ramnagar Ramlila. Museums all across the country are participating in the exhibition by loaning precious and rare exhibits from their collections. A special lecture series is also being organized around the theme of Ramayana. Special workshops for children are a part of this exhibition.

• Concept Note
• Invitation
• Photographs
• Dec 21, 2017 – Photographs
• Schedule of Special Lectures 

Leela Exhibition is extended upto 25th December, 2017 

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts in coordination with M.L. & J.N.K Girls College, Saharanpur is exhibiting an exhibition titled “Images of India” Curated by Mr. Virendra Bangroo.

There will be a traditional seminar on “Folk Arts and Crafts of Daab Area” on 25th and 26th Nov’2017 at 10 AM at College Auditorium.

The chief Guest would be Prof. N.K.Taneja, Vice Chancellor, C.C.S. University, Meerut

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On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville, IGNCA in collaboration with
Auroville Foundation is organising an exhibition and a panel discussion at IGNCA.

Inauguration of the exhibition `Sharing the knowledge and experience of Auroville’s
journey” on 22nd November, 2017 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm in the IGNCA Svasti Sankul
Gallery. The exhibition will remain open till 25th November, 2017.

Panel discussion on `Journey of Auroville : City for Human Unity’ on 22nd November,
2017 in the IGNCA Conference Room, C.V. Mess, Janpath from 5.00pm onwards.

Panelists :
Mrs. Anu Majumdar
Dr. Jurgen Axer
Professor Sachidananda Mohanty
Professor Makarand Paranjype

Moderator :
Dr. Ronald Meinardus

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• Background Note
• Photographs

Contact No :- 011-23388155/8525019179

IGNCA is organising a series of programmes on the occasion of its 30th Foundation Day. For details, please see the programme schedule.

• Programme Schedule
• Foundation day e-invite
• 18th Nov – Brainstorming session invite
• 18th Nov – Evening concert invite
• 19th Nov – Evening concert invite
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Symposium on My Idea Of New India by Bharat Vidya Prayojana
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Elizabeth Brunner’s Paintings
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Shardalipi and Punadulipi
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Foundation day Celebrations a Brainstorming Session
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Conservation Exhibition
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Overnight Classical Music Concert in collabortion withSPIC MACAY
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Bhinna Shadaja Series Overnight Concert
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the Gond Ramayan exhibition
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Symosium on Indian Women Tradition, Continuity & Modernity
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Performance of Devnarayan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Release of Publications of IGNCA Vastu Mandan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Folk Music Concert under the series संजारी by Bharti Bhandu (Padmashree) Kabir Gyan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Folk Music Concert under the series संजारी by Vijaya Bharti

The function will be presided by Shri Rambahadur Rai, President, IGNCA Trust.

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• Photographs

Contact No. : 011-23388333/8362

It will showcase beautiful North East Culture, Food, handicrafts, films and lots of music and dance.
Entry is free.

• Program Schedule

The exhibition Kurai Onrum Illai, MS: A life in Music moves to Chennai. It will be inaugurated by Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India on 17th October, 2017 at 11.45 am.

Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Tamilnadu will be the chief Guest on the occasion.