Abhijat Music Forum invites you to a three-day Residential Music festival at Lonavala, picturesque hill station exactly midway between Mumbai and Pune. Experience the joy of Hindustani Classical Music with serenity of mother nature, far away from the noise and hassles of our urban lives. Treat yourself with authentic classical music almost 12 hours a day, with live performances from artists that have dedicated their lives to Abhijat Sangeet.
This unique approach to concerts has become extremely popular with the lovers of Hindustani Classical Music over last many years. We have had significant success with such resident festivals multiple times at Lonavala, Goa and Banaras.
Date: 27, 28, 29 September 2023
Venue: Manashanti Research Center, Lonavala
This year, we are leveraging Digital Technology to provide a much smoother experience to our audience, starting with a fully automated Registration Process.
Artists Congregation
Here are the artists that we have lined up for LKSS.23
Pt. Venkatesh Kumar
Classical Vocalist
Vidushi Padma Talwalkar
Classical Vocalist
Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar
Classical Vocalist
Pt. Nityanand Haldipur
Flautist
Pt. Ajay Pohankar
Classical Vocalist
Dr. Ram Deshpande
Classical Vocalist
Vidushi Bharathi Prathap
Classical Vocalist
Smt. Ameera Patankar
Classical Dancer
Shri Yashwant Vaishnav
Tabla
Smt. Seema Shirodkar
Harmonium Solo
Smt. Kalapini Komkali
Classical Vocalist
Shri Ojesh Pratap Singh
Classical Vocalist
Dr. Pournima Dhumale
Classical Vocalist
Shri Bhaggesh Marathe
Classical Vocalist
Ku. Kshitija Sahasrabudhe
Classical Vocalist
Shri Sagar Morankar
Dhrupad Vocalist
Shri Prasanna Viswanathan
Dhrupad Vocalist
Shri Chinmay Lele
Classical Vocalist
Shri Sahil Bhogale
Classical Vocalist
Accompanists
We are grateful to our community of artists that provide befitting accompaniment to the performers.
Pt. Vishwanath Kanhere
Harmonium
Smt. Seema Shirodkar
Harmonium
Shri Anant Joshi
Harmonium
Shri Siddhesh Bicholkar
Harmonium
Pt. Ramdas Palsule
Tabla
Shri Vishwanath Shirodkar
Tabla
Shri Yashwant Vaishnav
Tabla
Shri Tejovrush Joshi
Tabla
Shri Tejas Majgaonkar
Tabla
LKSS.23 Venue
LKSS 2023 is going to be held at one of the most picturesque and beautiful places in Lonavala. The Manashakti Kendra offers a serene and peaceful venue, most apt for Abhijat Sangeet.
Address:
Manashanti Center,
New Way Ashram, New Varsoli Toll Naka,
Old Mumbai Highway
Lonavala, Maharashtra 410401
Very cozy and comfortable accommodation is available at the venue. Good quality and tasty food will be served. The venue has many amenities to make your stay comfortable.
How to get there?
All participants should reach the venue on 27th September. The schedule starts at 5:00 pm. Do book your travel tickets in advance to avoid last minute disappointment.
Train: Many trains that run between Mumbai and Pune halt at Lonavala. Book in advance. Explore the Vista Dome if you want to have some more fun,
Bus: Very frequent and comfortable AC busses run between Mumbai and Pune that have a halt at Lonavala.
Flights: Nearest airport is Mumbai. Pune is relatively closer. But it is a small airport with less frequent flights.
Program Schedule
Wednesday 27 September
5pm to 8pmInauguration Performances - Session 1Wednesday 27 September
9pm to 11pmPerformances - Session 2Thursday 28 September
6:30am to 8amPerformances - Session 3
Thursday 28 September
9am to 12:30pmPerformances - Session 4Thursday 28 September
4pm to 8pmPerformances - Session 5Thursday 28 September
9pm to 11pmPerformances - Session 6
Friday 29 September
8:30am to 12:30amPerformances - Session 7