With an unmatched energy of powerful Vedic chanting and traditional Haldi-kumum, the 15th Naada Bindu Festival kicked off on 6 February 2026 at the Chinmaya Naada Bindu Gurukula of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, in Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan. 

Celebrating diverse forms of art, the three-day art festival featured Hindustani and Carnatic music, classical dance and cultural workshops. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Swami Tejomayananda, who released a souvenir to commemorate the 15th-year milestone. The powerful addresses by writer and columnist Shefali Vaidya and Swami Sharadananda were followed by a welcome note by Chinmaya Naada Bindu Director, Pramodini Rao.

Paying tribute to the Maharashtrian heritage, the "Marathi Bana" theme set the perfect stage for a celebration of art, culture and spirit. Swami Tejomayananda's musical satsang on "Saints of Mahrashtra" presented a sublime fusion of devotion and music, creating a truly soul-lifting experience.

A Kathak extravaganza by Pta. Maneesha Sathe and her ensemble, Nrityasmita, was a spectacular dispay of grace and energy.  

The second day of the festival opened with Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya’s mallets dancing across the Santoor strings, accompanied by Shri Jyotirmay Roychowdhary on Tabla, as Raag Basant Mukhari filled the air with soulful music.

Vid. Kruthi Vittal Bhat’s voice soared through intricate patterns, finding a perfect partner in Vid. Vittal Rangan’s Violin. Backed by the thunderous yet nuanced Mridangam of Vid. Patri Satish, the session became a vibrant celebration of South Indian tradition, leaving the audience in a state of musical bliss.

With Prashant Pandav on Tabla and Abhishek Shinkar on Harmonium, Vid. Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar's exploration of the Jaipur-Atraulli Gharana took the audience from the deep, intellectual beauty of Raag Madhuvanti to the joyful Anand Malhar. 

The outdoor event of Maharashtra folk, “Sounds of Maharashtra” by LokNaad, brought the rugged, rhythmic beauty of a Maharashtrian villages to life, transforming tradition into a rich sensory experience. It unfolded as a 24-hour narrative journey through village life, told through songs.

Celebrating 50 years of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK), Chinmaya Jhankaar brought together talented senior and young members for a beautiful cause, with songs, visuals and dance that were truly breathtaking.

Listening to Manache Shlok, a text by Samarth Ramdas Swami, expounded by Brahmachari Ved Chaitanya on the final day of the festival, left the audience longing for more.

The concluding finale featured a legendary jugalbandhi between Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh on Veena and Vid. R. Kumaresh on Violin. Accompanied by the rhythmic brilliance of Vid. K. U. Jayachandra Rao and Shri Pramath Kiran, the duo wove a tapestry of sound that was both powerful and serene, providing the perfect closing note to an unforgettable 15th Naada Bindu Festival.