Classical music enthusiasts in Dombivli can look forward to a morning of Indian music as Swarprabhat organises a special Diwali Pahat concert on Sunday, 8 November, as part of the Diwali festivities.
The musical programme will begin at 6 am at Pendharkar Hall, Tilaknagar, Dombivli East, bringing together classical and light music performers for a morning of traditional melodies.
The principal attraction will be a classical vocal performance by renowned singer Pandit Umesh Chaudhary. The light music segment will feature Pandit Mahesh Kulkarni, Vinayak Lalit and Tanushree Jog, who will present their musical repertoire as part of the programme.
The concert will also feature an ensemble of accomplished instrumentalists. Pandit Vinayak Naik will accompany the performers on the tabla, while Somdatt Mane will play the pakhawaj. Vinayak Lalit will provide harmonium accompaniment, with Ishan Vaidya on the synthesiser. Shubham Salunkhe and Mayur Kulkarni will provide percussion accompaniment.
The proceedings will be compered by Tapasya Neve.
Bringing together the classical richness of Hindustani music and the melodic appeal of light music, the concert aims to offer audiences an opportunity to celebrate Diwali through India’s musical traditions. The early-morning setting is intended to add to the festive atmosphere, allowing music lovers to begin the day with a rich cultural experience.
The programme is presented with the support of the Hindustani Sangeet Academy, Dombivli. The organisers have appealed to music lovers to attend the concert and enjoy the musical celebration.
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) will also mark Diwali with its ninth annual Diwali Pahat on 9 November, featuring playback singer Priyanka Barve and poet-lyricist Vaibhav Joshi. Read our report on Priyanka Barve’s playback singing, Vaibhav Joshi’s Marathi poetry to mark Diwali Pahat in Panvel.
