Yaksha – An Exuberance of Music and Dance

    [ Yaksha ]

    Yaksha is a seven-day festival preceding the night of Mahashivarathri, which features some of the most exuberant and renowned talent in Indian classical music and dance. It is an endeavor to preserve and promote the uniqueness, purity and diversity of India’s performing arts. In their subtlety and vibrancy, the artistic presentations evoke a realm of transcendental beauty.

    India’s various art forms which evolved over thousands of years, are not only a reflection of the diverse culture of this land but also a source of spiritual inspiration. They have enriched this nation for generations but are quickly becoming a forgotten dimension of our life. In an endeavor to preserve and promote the uniqueness, purity and diversity of the country’s performing arts, Isha Foundation annually hosts Yaksha, a three-day festival of culture, music and dance with performances by renowned artistes. Named after celestial beings in Indian mythology, Yaksha provides a platform for great artistes to perform and connoisseurs to appreciate these ancient arts performed by masters.

    Yaksha (Isha)


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