Indian Classical Music and Dance
Sangeeta Bharati America is an organization of volunteers to practice, perform, and promote the profound Indian fine art forms like Bharatiya Shastreeya Sangeeta (Indian Classical Music) and Nrutya (Dance) through the vibrant and energetic music and dance community in North America and beyond.
Affiliated with the Hindu University of America for a formal higher-education connection.
Our Scheduled Programs and Timelines
Programs by Sangeeta Bharati America are conducted as per following timeline.
Timeline | Program |
May 31st | Announcement of annual song contest |
June 15th | Annual song registration ends |
June 30th | Last date to submit annual song |
July 15th | Annual song winner announcement |
Ganesh Chaturti | Music and dance examination registration |
Vijayadashami | Music and dance examination registration ends |
Vijayadashami to end of November | Theory lessons |
December | Music and dance examinations |
Sankranti | Music and dance examinations results |
Sangeeta Bharati Publications
Sangeeta Bhārati Textbooks – Design Philosophy
Sangeeta Bhārati’s music and dance textbooks are designed to cultivate the whole student. Alongside technical instruction in rāga, tāla, movement, and performance, our books include contextual notes on character development, cultural heritage, history, and ethical living.
These reflections appear in clearly marked gray boxes or sidebar features throughout the text. They are intended to provide perspective, deepen cultural understanding, and encourage thoughtful engagement with the artistic tradition.
At Sangeeta Bhārati, we view the performing arts not merely as skills to be mastered, but as disciplines that shape character, awareness, and responsibility. Our goal is to nurture students who grow into thoughtful practitioners of the arts and principled future leaders — individuals who carry forward tradition with integrity, confidence, and service to society.
Textbooks are given under the respective sub-menus of the Lessons menu.
Sangeeta Bhārati Textbooks as Living Work
Sangeeta Bhārati’s publications are living works that evolve through feedback, scholarship, and teaching experience. Updates and refinements are uploaded to this website regularly to keep the content relevant, accurate, and inspiring for the next generation of learners.
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Rana Sangeetam
Rana Sangeetam is a curated anthology of compositions that explore the role of music in shaping cultural resilience, ethical conviction, and collective identity in Indian civilization. The volume brings together devotional hymns, patriotic songs, regional anthems, philosophical compositions, and national classics, presented with musical notation and contextual commentary.
Spanning multiple Indian languages and musical traditions, the book situates selected compositions within their historical and cultural frameworks. It includes scholarly perspectives on the evolution of war and patriotic songs, along with biographical notes on composers, reformers, and historical figures associated with the repertoire.
Designed as an educational resource for students, teachers, and institutions, Rana Sangeetam integrates musical pedagogy with cultural literacy. It reflects Sangeeta Bharati’s mission to promote disciplined practice, informed performance, and an appreciation of India’s rich musical heritage.
Suitable for music academies, cultural schools, and heritage programs, the book serves as both a performance guide and a contextual study resource.
Laya Sourabha - English
Laya Sourabha is a textbook on learning Mrudangam – a Carnatic percussion instrument. This book is written by percussion Vidwan Shri. Sreenivas Murthy, founder of “Gurusmruti Kala Kendra”, Bengaluru. Originally released as a printed book in 2014, this book is now made an evolving digital version and published on Sangeeta Bharati for the benefit of a larger audience worldwide. This book can also be used as a textbook to prepare for the tala-vadya examination conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) every year. It is available for free download on this Sangeeta Bharati website like any other Sangeeta Bharati publication.
Laya Sourabha - Kannada
Laya Sourabha in the Kannada language is a textbook on learning Mrudangam – a Carnatic percussion instrument. This book is written by percussion Vidwan Shri. Sreenivas Murthy, founder of “Gurusmruti Kala Kendra”, Bengaluru. Originally released as a printed book in 2014, this book is now made an evolving digital version and published on Sangeeta Bharati for the benefit of a larger audience worldwide. This book can also be used as a textbook to prepare for the tala-vadya examination conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) every year. It is available for free download on this Sangeeta Bharati website like any other Sangeeta Bharati publication.
Sadhakams - English
Sadhakams is a set of practice exercises for Carnatic flutists to improve playing speeds and clarity. It is also useful for other instrumental learners like Violinists and Veena players.
Sadhakams - Kannada
Sādhakagaḷu is a set of sadhakams practice exercises in the Kannada language. Mainly written for Carnatic flutists to improve playing speeds and clarity, it is also useful for other instrumental learners like Violinists and Veena players.
Nottuswara Sahitya
European Tunes in Karnataka Shastreeya Sangeeta
Nottuswara Sahitya is a compilation of 39 Nottuswarams of Nadajyoti Shri. Muttuswamy Dikshitar along with similar songs by other composers.
Songs are provided in Devanagari and Latin with meaning in English. Notations are also included.
Nursery Rhymes
and Peppy Tunes
Collection of popular English nursery rhymes with sargam notations.
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DISCLAIMER
Indian music and dance systems and their practices are vast, living traditions. Students are encouraged to learn directly from their Gurus and follow their respective sampradāya (traditions). The lessons in Sangeeta Bharati’s textbooks and audiovisual materials are intended for educational reference only and do not replace formal training under a qualified teacher.