PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage

PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage PRSSV along with its subsidiary trust Pandit Ram Sahai Foundation is a global organisation with branches in India, Canada and the USA.

Founded by Pandit Sharda Sahai and Dr. Frances Shepherd, the Pandit Ram Sahai Sangit Vidyalaya (PRSSV) is a charitable trust that seeks to give people of all walks of life a chance to experience and learn the performing arts of India. In 1987, Pandit Sharda Sahai and Dr Frances Shepherd founded the Pandit Ram Sahai Sangit Vidyalaya (PRSSV), a charitable trust that seeks to give people of all walks

of life a chance to experience and learn the performing arts of India. PRSSV was named after one of the most innovative Indian musicians of the 18th century whose art is now practiced by amateur and professional musicians all over the world. The aim of the trust is to serve a culturally diverse clientele through projects in the performing arts of India and the performing arts of other parts of the world, which promote and encourage activities for the betterment of education and understanding in the wider community. Much of the work of the trust so far has centred on developing activities relating to Indian music and dance, which draw on the considerable expertise available to it. These activities are delivered through its Institute of Indian Music and Dance (IIM&D), and its examinations board, Sangit Examinations, and mostly serve the local community of West London. These current activities include the provision of:

access to recognized qualifications;
vocal, dance and tabla training;
NVQ assessors;
in-service training of kathak teachers with our Keyworker;
training in arts administration for volunteers;
concerts; and
theme based projects and residencies for schools. Volunteers run the activities of the trust. This reliance on volunteers is part of a strategy to involve local people and increase their feelings of ownership. Due to the initial location of the activities in West London volunteers have been drawn mostly from the Indian community with a very small percentage from other communities.

Our annual music and dance showcase, Parampara 2026, took place on Sunday 15th March 2026 at Harrow Arts Centre, in the...
23/03/2026

Our annual music and dance showcase, Parampara 2026, took place on Sunday 15th March 2026 at Harrow Arts Centre, in the presence of the Mayor of Harrow.

Today marks the birthday of our Founder Pandit Sharda Sahai who would have been 91. Parampara continues to celebrate his life and legacy

Parampara is a showcase that includes other talented students in the UK. We will be posting more about this, with students performing classical vocal, bansuri, tabla ensembles, and Kathak dance, blending both classical and contemporary traditions.

For over 37 years, PRSSV has worked to promote Indian classical music within UK education.

Thank you to all those involved for making it such fabulous night!

10/03/2026
We were delighted to celebrate and confer Vidwan Karaikudi R. Krishnamurthy as the Distinguished Recipient of the 2025 P...
15/11/2025

We were delighted to celebrate and confer Vidwan Karaikudi R. Krishnamurthy as the Distinguished Recipient of the 2025 Pandit Sharda Sahai Award.

This award is presented by PRSSV to honour outstanding contributions to Indian Classical Music, Performing Arts, and Global Music in the UK.

The memento and citation were presented by Mr. Satya Muralidhar Bandi, Trustee and Patron of Brhaddhvani Global Centre for Music, UK.

The shawl of honour was presented by Frances Shepherd.

A special thanks to Shepherd for sharing her warm words about her association with Krishnamurthy Sir.

A memorable evening celebrating legacy, artistry, and community. Hosted by Anjana Saha, Heritage and curations. Our heartfelt thanks to Brhaddhvani Global Centre for Music UK and to Divyanand Caird, a valued member of our PRSSV family for curating this concert.






Honoured to announce that musician Karaikudi R Krishnamurthy has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pandit Sharda Saha...
27/10/2025

Honoured to announce that musician Karaikudi R Krishnamurthy has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pandit Sharda Sahai Award, presented by PRSSV for his outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Music and Performing Arts. 🎶
📍 St Paul’s Church, Orpington
🗓️ 08 November 2025 | 3:30 PM
Hosted by Brhaddhvani Global Centre for Music






Join PRSSV at the Marigold Festival over the coming weeks for Tabla experiences, exhibition and hear imaginative talks. ...
24/10/2025

Join PRSSV at the Marigold Festival over the coming weeks for Tabla experiences, exhibition and hear imaginative talks. We look forward to seeing you there, at the "Palaces of Palaces - Osterley House."

OSTERLEY HOUSE - NATIONAL TRUST
"Osterley's Marigold Festival will run from 22nd October 2025 to 4th January 2026 and will be our cornerstone of the winter programming over that time, running from Diwali and continuing through December. Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists across the world. A festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.

The Marigold Festival at Osterley is a celebration for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and we are involving local community groups to help us create it. Much like the National Trust's Blossom Festival in the Spring, inspired by cherry blossom season (Sakura) in Japan, the Marigold Festival is specific to Osterley as a place.

In collaboration with the PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage, we will be focusing on exploring classical Indian music in the Yellow Breakfast Room, where music was traditionally played in Osterley House. The Entrance Hall will be decorated with a community-designed Rangoli pattern to mirror architect Robert Adam's floor design, and projected light will bring the space to life. On the 25th October our Diwali celebrations will be supported by the BAPS West London, with an Annakut food offering, and Aarti ceremonies during the day in the Entrance Hall."





PRSSV is honoured to have celebrated the life and legacy of the late Robert Salmons (Bob Hokum) at Bob Fest - a heartfel...
06/10/2025

PRSSV is honoured to have celebrated the life and legacy of the late Robert Salmons (Bob Hokum) at Bob Fest - a heartfelt evening of music, memories, and tribute.

In front of a packed audience at the iconic Viaduct in West London, the 2025 Pandit Sharda Sahai Award was presented to honour Bob's outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Music and Global Music in the UK. The award was conferred to Kim Salmons by Terry Marshall of the legendary Marshall Amplifiers company, and the evening featured tributes from Anjan Saha and Dr. Frances Shepherd, who spoke about Bob's immense contribution to Blues, Folk, and Global traditions.

Following the presentation, Blues Dharma - featuring Divyanand Caird (Saraswati Vina), Manjeet Rasiya (Tabla), Geoff Garbow (vocals, guitar, dulcimer) - and the acclaimed flautist Keith Waithe - took to the stage in a powerful tribute performance that captured Bob's enduring spirit of collaboration, creativity, and love for music.


Discover the joy of rhythm with Tabla virtuoso Navinder Pal Singh. Join PRSSV, where every class celebrates the spirit o...
05/10/2025

Discover the joy of rhythm with Tabla virtuoso Navinder Pal Singh. Join PRSSV, where every class celebrates the spirit of Indian classical music - rich in tradition, alive with passion.





SDS Navratri 2025 Garba Night will take place tomorrow at Harrow High School. Get your tickets now!
19/09/2025

SDS Navratri 2025 Garba Night will take place tomorrow at Harrow High School. Get your tickets now!

Enrolling now for Tabla, Kathak and Bansuri classes. Learn Indian classical music and dance with our excellent teachers ...
19/09/2025

Enrolling now for Tabla, Kathak and Bansuri classes. Learn Indian classical music and dance with our excellent teachers 💃🎉🎶 #

Announcing musician and singer, the Late Bob Hokum (Robert Salmons) as distinguished recipient of the 2025 Pandit Sharda...
18/09/2025

Announcing musician and singer, the Late Bob Hokum (Robert Salmons) as distinguished recipient of the 2025 Pandit Sharda Sahai Awards. The Pandit Sharda Sahai Award is given by PRSSV for outstanding contribution to Indian Classical Music and Performing Arts, and Global Music in the UK.
 
Robert Hokum sadly passed away in October 2024 a founder and artistic director of the long running Ealing Blues Festival and was a curator of rock heritage with the Ealing Club. The award will be conferred to Kim Salmons by Terry Marshall of the legendary Marshall Amplifiers company and a much sought after saxophonist in his own right. Curators Anjan Saha and Dr Frances Shepherd will speak about his immense contribution to Blues, Folk and Global traditions.
 
The awards presentation will be made during an incredible lineup of over ten of London’s finest acts who have had a close connection to working with Bob Hokum.
 
Blues Dharma, the group co-founded by Robert Hokum and Divyanand Caird, leading to development Raga and Blues repertoire will perform following the award presentation.

Line up:
 
One of the finest young Indian musicians of his generation Divyanand Caird – Saraswati Vina
The acclaimed Tabla Maestro Manjeet Rasiya – Tabla
The brilliant Geoff Garbow, will support the legacy of Blues Dharma and perform on vocals, guitar, dulcimer.
 
‘Bob Fest’ at the Viaduct
Saturday 27th September 2025, 8PM
221 Uxbridge Rd
London W7 3TD
 
Tickets £15 plus booking fee
Please attend and support this event. All profits to motor neurone disease association.
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