Mar 19 2025 to Mar 19 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

As we celebrate the essence of womanhood this March, Vidushi Saniya Patankar and her female disciples from Prerana Music Organization present a unique musical journey, dedicated entirely to women—through raga, rhythm, and composition.

This extraordinary concert will feature ragas named after divine feminine energy, such as Durga, Gauri, Saraswati, Bhairavi, Parameshwari, and more. These powerful ragas will be brought to life through compositions by legendary female saints and composers—Janabai, Soyarabai, Meerabai, Muktabai, Bahinabai, and others—expressing their spiritual depth, emotional strength, and the myriad roles women play in life.

Adding to this rare musical experience, the entire ensemble—including percussionists and instrumentalists—will feature an all-female cast, making it a true celebration of women’s contributions to the world of music.

With lucid and engaging compering, this concert will not just be a performance but a soulful narrative of strength, devotion, and artistry—woven together through the voices, compositions, and stories of women across generations.

Artists

Saniya Patankar
Vocals
Saniya trained in the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana under Dr. Ashwini Deshpande for 14 years and is an ‘A’ grade artist with Doordarshan and Akashwani. She has performed at major festivals like Sawai Gandharva, Tansen Mahotsav, and Dover Lane, specializing in Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, and Tappa. Representing Indian classical music internationally, she is empaneled with ICCR and Spic Macay.

She has toured over 12 countries and received awards like the Pt. Jasraj Trust Award and the Ustad Alladiya Khan Jaipur Gharana Award. A gold medalist in the All India Radio competition, she has presented thematic programs on national TV. As the founder of Prerana Music Organization, she trains over 200 students worldwide.

Poornima Shamanth
Tabla

Manorama Hegde
Harmonium

Sugandha Upasani
Sitar