Bhaav 2027 – The Expressions Summit

A transformative experience designed for artists and art enthusiasts awaits. Over the 4 days from 23-27 January 2027 you will be guided through a variety of wellness activities that aim to harmonise your mind, body, and soul.

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Join Bhaav Immersions -Dance

Pratiroop Dance Residency

Learn from the best: Cross-mentoring by India’s most iconic dance maestros.Experience Sudarshan Kriya & Sahaj Samadhi Meditation- transformative practices that have touched millions of lives.Spend 5 immersive days at the Art of Living International Center, Bangalore, connecting with yourself, nature, and your art.

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Prateeti

Bhaav Conference delegates will get a chance to immerse in Marga Natya – the dance based on the natyashastra reconstructed by Piyal Bhattacharya. They will receive a unique audio track also based on Song reconstruction from the Sangeet Ratnakara

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Tyagaraja Aradhana

Tyagaraja’s timeless Pancharatna Kritis — celebrating the glorious tradition of Tiruvaiyaru! 1008 Artists. One Voice. One Divine Offering.26 January 2027 ,5:30 PM onwards. Apply Here

Rabindra Sangeet

Rabindra-Sangeet’ capture the subtle emotions of our everyday existence and transports the listener to an ethereal realm. Learn Rabindranath’s compositions which encompass a wide range of musical forms: from the traditional Indian Keertan & Folk to North Indian forms of Khayal, Dhrupad,Dhamar.From Carnatic Kreetis to Occidental Scottish & Irish melodies. – Apply Here

Harmony

A specialized 3-day workshop on harmonies and their applicability on bhajans. The sessions will focus on bhajans and harmonization techniques, catering to participants who include music students and bhajan singers. – Apply Here

Join Bhaav Immersions- Art

Professional and personal development session

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Art: Mentor and Mentee session

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Bhaav Exhibition 2027

This 5-day exhibition will showcase various art from arround the globle and will feature saints of bharat second edition . This unique experience is open to all.

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Bhaav Film Festival

The first edition of Bhaav Film Festival 2027 will be held from 23rd to 27th November 2027 as part of the 5th edition of Bhaav – The Expressions Summit 2027 – Apply Here

What’s included in this retreat?

Performances by Legends

Enjoy captivating performances by renowned artists. Performances will feature intimate and informal concerts, enlightening lecture demonstrations, delightful and therapeutic learning encounters, and engaging panel discussions with celebrated Indian artists.

Workshops by Maestros

Learn directly from the legends of Indian Performing and Fine Arts—exclusive interactive sessions for Bhaav attendees.

Kala Arpan -Perform at Bhaav

An offering to the divine by the upcoming artists through Nritya, Vadan, Gayan, and Natya Sewa Apply here

Kala Awards

In recognition of artists across India for their remarkable contribution to sustaining, nurturing, preserving, and mainly promoting Indian Performing and Fine Arts.

Jhankriti

Celebrating India’s emerging young talent through the nation’s annual biggest virtual performing and fine arts competition — the Grand Jhankriti Finale and Award Ceremony.

Knowledge Sessions with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gain insights from the teachings of a globally renowned spiritual leader.

Calming Meditation

Find inner peace and mental clarity through guided meditation sessions.

Invigorating Yoga Practices

Engage in yoga sessions designed to strengthen body and calm your mind.

Transformative Breathwork Sessions

Learn powerful techniques to enhance breathing and boost overall well-being. The highlight of the Retreat – Sudarshan Kriya & Sahaj Samadhi Mediation.

Bhaav – A Celebration of India’s Timeless Artistic Heritage

Bhaav – The Expressions Summit has grown into a grand celebration of creativity, consciousness, and community — a space where art meets meditation, and where artists from every corner of the world come together to rejoice in the spirit of expression. Rooted in the stillness of meditation and the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Bhaav transcends barriers of age, background, and genre, welcoming the budding, the established, and the legendary alike.

A confluence of diverse art forms — from Kerala’s Theyyam to Gujarat’s Garba, from classical Kathak to avant-garde fusion — Bhaav celebrates India’s cultural mosaic while embracing global influences. Each edition has beautifully woven art with purpose, highlighting social causes such as education for underprivileged children, promotion of the specially abled artists, and representation for transgender artists, making the festival not just an artistic experience but a movement of compassion and consciousness.

Illuminated by the presence of revered dignitaries and cultural icons like Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Padmashri Hema Malini, Padmashri Manjama Jogathi, Padmashri Om Prakash Sharma, Rockline Venkatesh, Prajakta Mali, Prachee Shah Pandya, Jyothi D. Tommar, Sushant Divgikar, Bannage Suvarna and many others. Bhaav has also been graced by distinguished guests, including Hon. Cultural Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, G. Kishan Reddy, and Sumalatha Ambareesh, whose encouragement has strengthened its vision of art as service to society.

Culminating in Jhankriti — a breathtaking showcase of performances that unite all participants in one collective rhythm — Bhaav stands today as a beacon of joy and inclusion. It is more than a festival; it is a spiritual celebration of art, humanity, and the boundless power of expression.