About
Roots
Bharat’s rich cultural and historical traditions form the foundation of various art forms, including music, dance, and visual arts. These traditions have been passed down through generations, often through oral transmission, and are deeply intertwined with India’s diverse cultural heritage.
To promote and nurture these arts, to create a space for them, and an awareness of them in as many ways as possible has been an unwavering commitment of Citsabha Collective, and the seminal thought driving the organization forward.
ROOTS is our initiative where traditional recitals are presented in harmonious spaces, for audiences to experience, and take home the energy of the classical arts – be it dance or music.
Events
2024
Svadhyaya – Performing Arts Festival
On the 25th of February 2024, the Citsabha Collective presented the first edition of their signature performing arts festival titled “SVADHYAYA”. The term Svadhyaya, Sanskrit for Self-Study, embodies a process central to all art and a fundamental requirement for pursuing excellence in a chosen field. SVADHYAYA 2024, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation), featured some of Bengaluru’s finest performing artists showcasing their work across five different classical dance styles.
The festival opened with an Odissi-Kuchipudi jugalbandi performance by the hosts, Shubha and Srividya. This was followed by a Kathak-Bharatanrityam jugalbandi with Vidushis Rohini Prabhath and Medhavini Varakhedi. The evening concluded with a Bharatanatyam solo performance by Vidushi Shruti Gopal, Artistic Director of the Upadhye School of Dance.
2022
SAMAAGATI Fundraiser
“Samaagati” On the 7th of April 2022, the Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore, IT Corridor (IWCBITC) hosted its annual fundraiser in collaboration with Citsabha Collective to present SAMAAGATI – an Odissi-Kuchipudi jugalbandi. The proceeds went into furnishing a government school in Pattandur Agrahara Government Lower Primary School. The performance was sold out to eager patrons, members of the club, connoisseurs, and laymen alike.
2019
Rhythms at Infinity
In order that children from underprivileged backgrounds also experience the energy of the classical arts, Citsabha Collective organized their first concert – a classical percussion ensemble – TALAVADYA KUTCHERI to perform in the Greater Whitefield area. The event was sponsored by UKn PROPERTIES, which is not only a well-established property-development company, but also a corporate entity that is extremely encouraging about creating a culture-driven and culture-inclined atmosphere in Whitefield. The event was open to all residents of Whitefield area and was staged to a full house. Twenty government school children were also part of the august audience.
The hour and a half event featuring Vidwans Sai Shiv Lakshmi Keshav (Mridangam), Rajkamal N (Flute), Raghunandan (Ghatam), Lakshminarayan (Morching), Karthik Ravikumar (Konnakkol and Khanjira), Nagendraprasad (Tavil), Gopi Shravan (Drums and effects), Pranav Dath (Rhythm pads and effects) began at 5:30 PM and was at MIRAYA ROSE by UKn, Whitefield.
We make what we love
There is an unfailing charm to traditional recitals. They tether us to a past, are throbbing constructs that reflect a time gone, and wise enough to guide anyone who seeks with an honest heart. The future is certainly bright under the gentle light of tradition.
new ideas
How long does a new idea remain new?
new spirit
Deep roots. High boughs. An infinite sky.