Cultural Programs
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Vidushi Tulika Ghosh
Saturday Sept 20th, 3:15 PM
Accompanying Artists : Neil Khare (Tabla) and Sagar Deshpande (Harmonium)
VENUE : Chinmaya Vrindavan, 95 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512.
Chinmaya Vrindavan invites you with your family and friends to a Hindustani classical vocal concert by Vidushi Tulika Ghosh, on Saturday September 20th 2025 at 3:15 PM. Tulikaji will be accompanied by Neil Khare on Tabla and Sagar Deshpande on Harmonium.
Tulika Ghosh, daughter of the internationally acclaimed maestro of Tabla, Padmabhushan Pt. Nikhil Ghosh, represents the fourth generation of a family of distinguished musicians. Tulika has learnt from her father, Padmabhushan Pt. Nikhil Ghosh, who was also much acclaimed for his knowledge of vocal music. She has also received exclusive training in Tappa, from the Grand old master of Banaras tradition, Pt. Hanuman Prasad Mishra. Her other gurus were the doyen of Agra-Atrauli Gharana, Padmabhushan Ustad Khadim Hussain Khan and Padmabhushan Gurudev Jnan Prakash Ghosh as well as Ustad Yunus Hussain Khan, the Khalifa of the Agra Gharana.
Tickets are available at https://www.vibrnz.com/event/hindustani-classical-vocal-concert-by-tulika-ghosh
CONTACT: cultural.events@
Chinmaya Vrindavan has hosted over 180 cultural events in last ten years. Events include Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Carnatic and Hindustani classical concerts and performances by renowned Flute, Violin & Saxaphone maestros etc. In addition to performance by visiting artists, We promote presentations by local artists and upcoming youngsters in tri-state area.
Chinmaya Kalaarangam and Yuva Series Events are scheduled on periodic basis to show case talents of Chinmaya Bala Vihar youth.
For further information, Please contact Cultural Event team at cultural.events@
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