This section records selected events, retreats, workshops, rāga darbārs, poetry readings, theatre-related work, archival presentations, public programmes, commemorative gatherings, online initiatives, and institutional updates of The Anād Foundation.
For legal, statutory, banking, tax, audit, CSR, and formal institutional purposes, the Foundation’s legal name is The Anad Foundation. The form Anād is used as the Foundation’s preferred cultural, scholarly, programme, publication, and public-facing style.
Events at Anād
Events at Anād are not intended merely as performances or gatherings. They form part of the Foundation’s broader work in education, documentation, conservation, public learning, artistic practice, and the living transmission of heritage.
Where possible, events may be documented through photographs, audio, video, notes, reports, publications, or archival records.
Event Categories
Full Moon Events
Full Moon Events record gatherings, performances, reflections, or public programmes associated with pūrṇimā / full-moon occasions and related cultural contexts.
Poetry Festivals
This section records poetry readings, literary gatherings, public recitations, conversations, and festival participation associated with poetry, language, literature, and oral expression.
Theatre
This section records theatre-related work, dramatic presentations, performance collaborations, cultural productions, and public programmes involving theatre, storytelling, and staged interpretation.
Archives
The Archives section preserves selected event records, older announcements, field notes, documentation materials, photographs, and institutional memory from earlier phases of the Foundation’s work.
Layā Darśan: Revealing the Riches of Indian Rhythm
This section relates to rhythmic knowledge, tāla, layā, percussion, pedagogy, lecture-demonstrations, and public-learning initiatives focused on the depth and diversity of Indian rhythm traditions.
Jashan 2006
This page records an earlier celebratory event from the Foundation’s institutional journey and is retained as part of Anād’s event history.
2008 Dharati Suhāvī
This section records the 2008 Dharati Suhāvī initiative, reflecting Anād’s earlier public-cultural programming and engagement with music, memory, language, and cultural celebration.
2013 Hari Rāgu Gāthā: 31-Rāgu in Gurbāṇī
This page records the 2013 Hari Rāgu Gāthā initiative dedicated to the rāga system of Gurbāṇī and the 31 rāgas associated with Srī Gurū Granth Sāhib.
2014 Hari Rāgu Gāthā: Singing of 31 Rāg in Gurbāṇī
This page records the 2014 continuation of Hari Rāgu Gāthā, focusing on the singing, teaching, and public presentation of the 31 rāgas in Gurbāṇī.
Jashan 1915–2015
This section records commemorative programming connected with the 1915–2015 centenary context and related cultural remembrance.
Gurū Nānak Dev 550th
This section records events, reflections, and public programmes connected with the 550th Prakāś Gurpurb of Sāhib Srī Gurū Nānak Dev Ji.
Virtual Vaisākhī 2020
This page records Anād’s online / virtual programming during Vaisākhī 2020, marking a phase when digital gatherings became important for continuity, learning, and community connection.
2020 Rai Radio3 — Dharati Suhāvī
This section records the 2020 Rai Radio3 / Dharati Suhāvī-related presentation or broadcast-linked event, retained as part of Anād’s international and audio-visual event record.
2020 Expressions on Nature: Dharati Suhāvī
This page records the 2020 Expressions on Nature / Dharati Suhāvī initiative, connected with reflection on nature, environment, culture, and public artistic expression.
Event Archive and Historical Notes
Some event pages in this section belong to earlier phases of Anād’s work. Their language, formatting, photographs, dates, or institutional references may reflect the period in which they were first created.
They are retained as part of the Foundation’s public record and institutional memory.
Current and Future Events
For current programme information, upcoming retreats, workshops, lectures, public events, donor-supported programmes, or institutional collaborations, please refer to the latest posts and announcements, or contact The Anād Foundation directly.