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Baithak Foundation is a Public Charitable Trust with 80G certification. It is a community of people who love Indian Classical Music. What do we do?

We aim to take it to masses in a meaningful manner. Baithak does music all the time. We do everything related to Indian Classical Music. We conduct workshops and guided listening sessions for schools, corporates and anyone else who wants to do that. We also arrange performances of classical music. We firmly believe that classical music is not for the ‘class’. We would be glad to teach Indian Class

ical Music on a regular basis to school kids,adults or anyone who is interested in learning it. What is the budget for implementing any of Bakthak's Programs? Baithak is interested in spreading Classical music amongst all sections of the society and thus the model is created in a way to facilitate that objective. All our events (including training and workshops) are free of cost if they are to be done for under privileged kids and communities. How can individuals and Organizations support Baithak? Baithak is a movement of everyone who appreciates Indian Classical Music. You may let us know what you can do for Classical Music and we will find out a way in which you can contribute. You can simply join us and we can listen music together. You can volunteer with us and help us during our events
You can sponsor a group of under privileged kids and we will teach them Indian Classical Music.

26/07/2026

This year, Baithak Foundation is expanding its reach. We are partnering with Pickle Factory Dance Foundation to take our APT Project to Kolkata!

Excited and curious to see this partnership unfold.

20/06/2026

Congratulations to Devashree Navghare, recipient of the Ksh*tij Puraskar 2026.

A dedicated Hindustani classical vocalist, Devashree represents the spirit of artistic pursuit, discipline, and deep engagement with the rich traditions of Indian music. She believes in presenting each aspect of the artform intentionally and sincerely. She considers her sessions to become a space of experimentation which is a crucial avenue to explore in order to grow as an artist.

Through her commitment to learning, performance, and the continued evolution of her craft, she exemplifies the values that the Ksh*tij Puraskar seeks to recognise and celebrate. We are delighted to honour her journey and achievements, and we look forward to witnessing her continued contribution in our work.

Check out the full video to hear more from the artist.
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14/06/2026

Relationship is the mirror in which we see ourselves as we are. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

Ksh*tij, the 10th Foundation Day of Baithak was like a mirror reflecting what we have nurtured over the last 10 years.

A hall packed with friends, supporters, well-wishers, and music lovers. Three performances by children learning in our Taleem clubs. Children from our APT Project absorbed in a 2-hour long Veena recital. Board members and mentors getting emotional about their association with Baithak.

To many, it felt like a grand celebration. For us, it was a coming together of a community bounded by love and possibility - love for traditional music and dance and a possibility of nurturing sensitive human beings.

As Baithak Foundation completes 10 years, we are as humble as we are proud and as thirsty as we are fulfilled.

29/05/2026

Dancers, vocalists, and all artists who engage with children here is a wonderful opportunity to dive deep into principles of designing engagements with children.

How to teach concepts and techniques in a fun way? How does one engage with curious minds? How to develop critical thinking? As artists working with children we always ask these questions.

This workshop is designed to give you the confidence and tools to design your work with children.

We urge all artists working with Baithak or interested in engaging with our initiatives to join this workshop.

Register through WhatsApp: +91 8767120470

21/05/2026

On Sunday 7th June, we will be celebrating Baithak’s 10th Foundation Day. This will be a gathering of people who believe in the transformative power of music.

Many exciting announcements and conversations have been lined up. We are excited to invite you all!

Join us to experience the magic of music and celebrate Baithak community!

30/04/2026

Taking a short pause

The Baithak team will be on leave from 1st May to 20th May, a much-needed break after a fulfilling year.

See you soon, with renewed energy and many more stories to share

25/04/2026

Tomorrow morning will be fun! Do join us!
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21/04/2026

Like any other experience of beauty, music is best experienced without any filters or mediators. In concert halls and auditoriums, sound systems act as a noisy mediator, resulting in highly distorted music for the audience.

Over the last three months, Baithak Foundation organised 12 concerts under its ‘Sachha Sur’ initiative - a series of fully acoustic concerts held in our hosts’ living rooms for a maximum of 25 listeners.

Barring a couple of exceptions, the rest of the musicians did not use even an electronic Tanpura. After every concert, the listeners shared how enriching and rare such experiences are. We already have a long list of artists wanting to perform, hosts wanting to organise and listeners wanting to immerse themselves in future concerts.

Reach out to us to participate in the Sachha Sur series as a musician, host, listener or patron.
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18/04/2026

When Baithak Foundation rolled out its APT Project in Khed and Mangaon Talukas, we were excited to see how children from these geographies respond to traditional music and dance forms. As we interacted with children and teachers during our monthly visits, we realised that the challenges faced by children in these remote schools are somewhat similar to those faced by children in cities.

During our recent visit, many teachers shared that children’s only engagement with music often involves listening to DJs and highly stimulating, loud electronic music. Many children had never seen some of the instruments or dance forms that we presented.

The highlight of this trip was Rudra Veena concerts by Ustad and Kathak concerts by . It was heartening to listen to teachers and children out the positive outcomes of this project.

We are grateful to for its constant support throughout the implementation of this program.

Address

Baner Road
Pune
411045

Telephone

+918975317300

Website

http://www.baithak.org/

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