Krishna Gana Sabha

Krishna Gana Sabha Sri Krishna Gana Sabha is one of the most respected, well-established and dynamic cultural instituti

Since the Sabha’s humble beginning in 1953, it has played host to some of the greatest exponents of Indian music, dance, drama and religious discourse. A great consistency in the high quality of programmes featured over the years, a systematic approach to talent identification and promotion and a willingness and ability to feature a wide range of art-forms form the hallmarks of this august institution. The Sabha has also displayed a deep commitment to the advancement of academic research in the arts through the various successful conferences and discussions it hosts throughout the year.

01/10/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

On Day One of the Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) Chennai-based Bharatanatyam artiste Saikripa Prasanna presents a session along with Bharatanatyam artiste Jayanthi Subramaniam on ensemble dynamics and perspectives.

Session details:
December 26, Saturday
10:25am to 11:05am
Kuzhu Naṭana Amaippil Palvagai Poruḷgaḷ: From the Context of an Ensemble; Perspectives, Aplenty
by Saikripa Prasanna & Jayanthi Subramaniam

Watch this video of Saikripa Prasanna and buy your tickets now!
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

30/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

NKC's past Convenor and Chennai-based Bharatanatyam artiste, Dr Srinidhi Chidambaram talks about the jathis in the Vazhuvoorar bani. Along with Bharatanatyam artiste Swamimalai SK Suresh, she would be presenting a session on the second day of the Natya Kala Conference NKC 2026.

Session details:
December 27, Sunday
10:35am to 10:50am
Vazhuvoorār Bani: The Jathis in the Bani of Vazhuvoor
by Dr Srinidhi Chidambaram & Swamimalai SK Suresh

Check this video and buy your tickets now!
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

29/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Representing the Bani of KN Dandayudapani Pillai, his daughter Bharatanatyam artiste, Dr Uma Anand along with her friend and fellow artiste Hema Rajagopalan are coming together to present the fundamentals of the KN Dandayudapani, the adavus.

Dr Uma Anand will recite the jathis on Nattuvangam, Hema Rajagopalan will demonstrate the same through dance.

Don't miss this session on
December 27, Sunday
10:15am to 10:30am
KND Bani: The Jathis in the Bani of KN Dandayudapani Pillai
by Dr Uma Anand & Hema Rajagopalan

Get your tickets now!
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

28/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Delhi-based Bharatanatyam artiste and past Curator of NKC, Rama Vaidyanathan along with Leela Samson will be a part of the opening session of the Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) that will set the perfect tone and context for this Conference that attempts to put the spotlight on the beauty of the basics.

December 26, Saturday
9:15am to 9:55am
Nigaḻttunar Pārvaiyil: Through the Eyes of Seasoned Performers-Teachers
by Leela Samson and Rama Vaidyanathan

Watch this video as Rama Vaidyanathan invites all of us to the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

Buy your tickets here!
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

Kamakoti Hall concerts at Krishna Gana Sabha's 70th Margazhi Mela.Last year, we at Krishna Gana Sabha introduced the con...
28/09/2026

Kamakoti Hall concerts at Krishna Gana Sabha's 70th Margazhi Mela.

Last year, we at Krishna Gana Sabha introduced the concerts at Kamakoti Hall as part of our Margazhi Mela, creating a space where aspiring and experienced artists come together to share their music in the Margazhi season.

We are, yet again, excited to bring you the Kamakoti Hall concerts as part of the 70th Margazhi Mela, from December 13 to December 25. Open to all, the concerts take place twice a day at 3pm and 6pm.

If you are also planning to attend our ticketed concerts, tickets are already live and the booking link is in our bio.

Mark your favourite Kamakoti Hall concerts in your calendar and bring your family and friends along. See you this Margazhi!

MusicSeason2026

25/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Ondro Palavo?: One Line, A Thousand Emotions. A beautiful idea on which Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste, Dr Narthaki Natraj will put the spotlight on as part of the Natya Kala Conference NKC 2026.

We hope you are excited to be a part of this edition and have purchased your tickets. Watch Dr Narthaki Natraj share some insights on her session.

December 28, Monday
10:15am – 10:30am
Ondro Palavo?: One Line, A Thousand Emotions
by Dr Narthaki Nataraj

Get your tickets here.

https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

23/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes Speak...

Chennai based Bharatanatyam artiste, Meenakshi Chitharanjan talks to us in this video about her session as part of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference titled Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

On Day 2, December 27 of the Natya Kala Conference, Meenakshi Chittharanjan and the hereditary Nattuvanar, Pandanallur Pandian will present a session on the Jathis of the Pandanallur bani.

Session details:
December 27, Sunday
9:55am to 10:10am
Pandanallur Bani: The Jathis in the Bani of Pandanallur
by Meenakshi Chitharanjan & Pandanallur Pandian

Hurry and grab your tickets now. Tickets here...
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

21/09/2026

NKC 2026 Artistes speak...

Bharatanatyam Artiste from Canada, Hema Rajagopalan will present a session as part of this year's Natya Kala Conference (NKC 2026) Adipadaiyin Azhagu: Beauty of Basics.

Here's a video from Hema Rajagopalan excited to be with us all on December 27 as she presents a session KND Bani: The Jathis of the Bani of KN Dandayudapani Pillai along with Dr Uma Anand.

Watch this video and click here to buy your tickets.

https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

18/09/2026

Every curator brings to the Natya Kala Conference a vision and intent of their own. Every curatorial thought and process is inspired by years of learning, watching, attending events, sharing rapport, admiring artistes, cultivating relationship with colleagues and watching and observing the future of dance.

We decided to invite our Convenor, Urmila Sathyanarayanan the curator of the 44th edition of the Natya Kala Conference presented by Krishna Gana Sabha to allow us insights into her relationship and her observations of each and every artiste who are a part of NKC 2026.

Over the next few weeks, Urmila will talk to us about every artiste who will bring their knowledge, intellect and process to the Conference and share with us the professional and personal relationship she shares with each of them.

Stay with us and if you have not yet got your tickets, get your NKC Pass now!

Click here to buy your tickets.
https://kynhood.com/event/6a5f415c63a07cc19b55bcf8

Saashwathi Prabhu Aalaap

All are welcome concerts at Krishna Gana Sabha’s 70th Margazhi Mela.This evening, we are excited to unveil the schedule ...
18/09/2026

All are welcome concerts at Krishna Gana Sabha’s 70th Margazhi Mela.

This evening, we are excited to unveil the schedule for the “All are welcome” concerts at the Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar (main hall) of Krishna Gana Sabha’s 70th Margazhi Mela. From sunrise ragams to afternoon interludes, the season’s quieter hours now have a soundtrack of their own.

The “All are welcome” sessions have long been where new talent finds its footing alongside seasoned performers, all in the same prestigious hall.

And for rasikas following our ticketed concerts, please note tickets are live already and the link to purchase the tickets are in our bio.

Go ahead and save the concerts you’d like to attend, both All are welcome as well as the ticketed concerts. We look forward to welcoming you all.

MusicSeason2026

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