Parampara, An Indian Classical Music and Dance Program

India Center Presents Parampara, An Evening


of Indian Classical Music and Dance on


Saturday, Oct 19, 2013

India Center of Westchester acts as the nerve center of Indian Americans in the tri-state areas of New York, Connecticut and Northern new jersey and brings various offerings to the community showcasing the rich and ancient heritage of India. The Center provides opportunities to learn the various Indian Languages besides music, dance and other arts. One can witness the vibrant community by just visiting the Center on a weekend. India Center can justifiably be proud of providing a conducive ambience for the healthy and all-round growth of children who are the future citizens and ambassadors to the world at large. 

In keeping with the aims and objectives of the Center, it is presenting a program of classical music
and dance, Parampara. Parampara is essentially a Sanskrit word and there is really no direct
translation in English. It is a Guru-Shishya tradition, lineage where the knowledge is transferred from
the Guru (teacher) to the Shishya (student or disciple). is imparted through the relationship between the Guru and the disciple. This system of teaching  such knowledge, in whatever field it may be, considered as almost a personal relationship, based on the true learning and knowledge of the guru, and the commitment, keenness and sincerity of the student. It is believed to be one of the best ways for subtle or advanced knowledge to be transmitted by the Guru to the student. The student eventually masters the knowledge that the Guru has acquired through similar system.

Pandit Kinnar Seen is a brilliant Sitar player from Jullundar. Born into a family of musicians he has inherited his talent from his father and Guru Sangeet Acharya Ustad Lacchman Singh Seen, the legendary musician of the Punjab Gharana.

Pandit Samir Chatterjee is a virtuoso tabla player and began his studies early with Pandit Bankim Ghosh, Pt. Balaram Mukherjee, Pt. Rathin Dhar and Mohammad Salim. He later matured as a musician under the guidance of Pt. Amalesh Chatterjee (since 1966) and Pt. Shyamal Bose (since 1984). All of Samir's teachers have been from the Farrukhabad Gharana (school) of Tabla-playing, which he now represents. Samir performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway in 2007 and other venues.

These renowned artists are accompanied by no less talented, versatile artists like Anindita Ganguly
(Kathak), Bala Skandan (Mrudangam), Nalini Rau (Bharathanatyam), Priyadarshini Roy (Odissi)
and Sandhya Manjunatha (Carnatic vocal). They are transmitting their rich knowledge and skills to the

young and aspiring children at India Center on a regular basis. They are teachers of India Center. 

India center is presenting this program on October 19 at 6.30pm at Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main St, Irvington, NY 10533. Tickets are available both at the India Center (914-418-5775) and also at Irvington Town Hall Theater Box Office.