The World Forum for Art and Culture’s quest for finding and promoting talent has found a beautiful expression in an exquisite art festival called – झंKriti (A word born from the union of the words – Jhankaar & Sanskriti). While it is designed like a competition, it truly is a festival- a festival to celebrate the diversity of Indian classical art forms!

About Jhankriti

The World Forum for Art and Culture’s quest for finding and promoting talent has found a beautiful expression in an exquisite art festival called – झंKriti (A word born from the union of the words – Jhankaar & Sanskriti). While it is designed like a competition, it truly is a festival- a festival to celebrate the diversity of Indian classical art forms!

Jhankriti is a unique platform for young artists and students of classical music and dance forms to showcase their talent. Our aim is to encourage and appreciate the fresh talent and upcoming artists and to provide opportunities for professional growth and interactions with Maestros of Indian Arts.

The Festival of Jhankriti, celebrates the four fields of Art – Gayaan (classical/semi-classical vocal), Vadan (instrumental/percussion), Nritya (classical dance forms), and Natya (theatre). We have structured this in three broad age groups: Below 12 years, 12 to 16 years, and 17 to 21 years.

One Forum. Diverse Cultures and Artists

First-ever Global Stage celebrating diversity. To bring together humanity through the performing arts

For four long decades, The Art of Living has brought together millions from across the globe in celebration of traditional art and art forms through several grandiose events. To further build on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji’s vision of a ‘One World Family’, the organisation is launching the first of its kind World Forum for Art and Culture (WFAC), a cultural wing that will allow global artists to come together to create historic art through collaborations, and also provide an open platform for teaching and learning traditional art forms from across the globe. As the idea takes shape , the WFAC will strive to become a resource centre for academic research projects on art forms, to preserve the magnanimous reservoir of cultural heritage that has been passed on to the modern world through generations before.

To allow the reach of these cultural nuggets to be as wide as possible, WFAC is offering both online live classes with ace teachers, and self-paced classes to fit in with busy schedules. Our programs have received mentorship and guidance from the doyens of classical art forms in India and abroad, converging for the first time together on such a large scale.

Over the years, many, many artists have chosen to perform on The Art of Living stages, and for the first time through WFAC, these artists would be able to connect, collaborate and create magic, all coordinated through the WFAC team.

And this is just the beginning!

A Glimpse of Jhankriti Journey

Jhankriti 2022 was the first-ever pan India Virtual Online Competition of Performing Arts.
Jhankriti 2022 Launch
Jhankriti 2022 Teaser

Jury – Jhankriti

Jhankriti is an all-India competition aimed at preserving and promoting Indian classical art forms. This celebration has an esteemed panel of judges to not only critique but also encourage and support younger generations, inspiring them to continue their creative journey.