Baithak Foundation

Baithak Foundation 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.

Taking a short pause The Baithak team will be on leave from 1st May to 20th May, a much-needed break after a fulfilling ...
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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Like any other experience of beauty, music is best experienced without any filters or mediators. In concert halls and au...
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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When Baithak Foundation rolled out its APT Project in Khed and Mangaon Talukas, we were excited to see how children from...
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.

When Baithak Foundation rolled out its APT Project in Khed and Mangaon Talukas, we were excited to see how children from...
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 , Kathak concerts by and SoundBox sessions conducted by our team mate . It was heartening to listen to teachers and children spelling out the positive outcomes of this project.

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

Observation is integral to learning, yet the conventional teaching-learning setup has hardly any room for it. Through ou...
16/04/2026

Observation is integral to learning, yet the conventional teaching-learning setup has hardly any room for it. Through our APT Project, we provide children with an avenue to observe the process of creating beauty. Anubhav, the first leg of the APT Project, consists of intimate concerts where nothing comes between children and the artists. In Anubhav sessions, focus is not on understanding or responding. It’s observing and absorbing. Over time, something shifts.

Children who were once restless begin to sit a little longer. Their eyes follow the movements of the artist more closely. They start noticing details, the way an artist holds a note, the movement of hands or the change in tempo. This act of observing and experiencing an art form, without any pressure or expectation, slowly transforms the child. We feel that this deep observation is the true beginning of learning.

Because observation, as Krishnamurti suggests, is not passive. It is an active, attentive, and deeply personal engagement with what is present. It builds sensitivity, patience, and an openness to receive.

Perhaps before learning anything, one must learn how to ‘see’ it.

Recently, at a boys’ school in Chinchwad, we held an Odissi Anubhav session.The children were witnessing the art form fo...
14/04/2026

Recently, at a boys’ school in Chinchwad, we held an Odissi Anubhav session.

The children were witnessing the art form for the very first time and were unusually quiet; eyes fixed and bodies still, as they followed every movement of the dancer with curiosity.

In the front row, however, one boy couldn’t sit still.

He could not resist mirroring every move of the artist. His hands tried to follow the mudras, his shoulders shifted, and his body leaned into the rhythm. He wasn’t just watching anymore; he was trying to comprehend the art form by ‘doing it’.

After a while, he raised his hand and asked,
“ताई, मी करून बघू शकतो का?” (“Can I give it a try?”)

The artist smiled and called him forward.

What followed was not a perfect performance, but something far more meaningful. He attempted a few Odissi steps with a little hesitation, but with total attention and immersion. As the artist encouraged him and started correcting him, his face lit up with a joy of fulfilment.

These are the moments we hold on to. Moments where a child moves from being a quiet observer to an active participant. Where curiosity turns into expression. And where courage and initiative precede perfection.

As the financial year came to an end, our team was busy preparing reports for all our supporters. In the process, we rea...
11/04/2026

As the financial year came to an end, our team was busy preparing reports for all our supporters. In the process, we realised how much our work has grown in the last year.
880 sessions.
140+ spaces.

In the financial year 2025–26, we are happy to share that we conducted a total of 880 sessions in 140 schools —

509 Anubhav
160 Parichay
211 Taleem

Across 140+ spaces, these sessions have been moments of listening, learning, reflecting, and growing together.

From first-time experiences to deeper engagements, each session has added to a larger, collective journey.

We’re grateful to all the children, artists, teachers, and supporters who have been a part of this.

Looking forward to the next year!

Many individuals have been a part of Baithak’s journey for many many years. One such couple is Smt. Surbhi Mallik and Pr...
09/04/2026

Many individuals have been a part of Baithak’s journey for many many years. One such couple is Smt. Surbhi Mallik and Prof. Amitav Mallik (Padma Shree). Our founders and know them since 2011 and some of our earliest home concerts were held at Mallik Residence. After sad demise of Mallik Aunty in 2021, Mallik Uncle has been a part of Baithak family. In loving memory of Smt. Surbhi Mallik, he has instituted ‘Smt. Surbhi Mallik Memorial Puraskar’ to support one young and promising musician every year.

We are thrilled to present first Smt. Surbhi Mallik Memorial Puraskar to , a talented Hindustani vocalist and disciple of Smt. and Shri. Milind Pote, who is also a part of Baithak’s APT project.

The award was presented in a concert organized at the Mallik Residence in which Adishri presented a Khayal recital followed by Mandar Karanjkar.

The evening brought together remembrance and tradition and proved to be a step towards carrying forward a legacy through music and expression.

Samāgama with Shweta Prachande ✨We often witness a performance and feel the need to go a little deeper, to understand an...
08/04/2026

Samāgama with Shweta Prachande ✨

We often witness a performance and feel the need to go a little deeper, to understand and experience the nuanced vocabulary of Bharatanatyam beyond the stage: its practice, its poetry, and its inner grammar.

We are thrilled to present Samāgama - a Bharatanatyam performance infused with demonstration and interaction. This is one of the many special events we would be conducting to celebrate 10 years of Baithak Foundation.

Join us for this special event on the 25th of April 2026, 6 PM to 8 PM at the Pune International Centre, Panchavati.

Free entry | Open to all
To register: +91 8767120470

In the last week of March, Baithak Foundation organizaed Bharatanatyam and Hindustani vocal summer workshops in Dapoli. ...
07/04/2026

In the last week of March, Baithak Foundation organizaed Bharatanatyam and Hindustani vocal summer workshops in Dapoli. We received enthusiastic participation from children from 12 schools which are part of our APT Project. Over 150 children participated in the camp and thoroughly enjoyed these sessions.

Working in the Konkan region is challenging. Transport is not easily available. With the help of their teachers, students travelled to the host schools by auto and some even by a tempo traveller, which clearly showed their high level of interest in these traditional art forms.

These workshops also served as trials for next year’s Taleem sessions, helping us understand how feasible it is for students to travel to another school for such sessions.

Here is one particular testimonial from a teacher which touched our hearts:
“”बैठक फाउंडेशनचे मानावे तेवढे आभार कमीच आहेत. गेल्या वर्षभरापासून आमच्या मुलांसाठी तुम्ही घेत असलेली मेहनत आम्हाला स्पष्टपणे दिसत आहे. आज तुम्ही आयोजित केलेले सत्र अत्यंत उपयुक्त ठरले. हे सत्र मुलांच्या परीक्षणाआधी विशेषतः महत्त्वाचे ठरले. अभ्यासाच्या या काळात अशा उपक्रमांमुळे मुलांचे मन प्रसन्न झाले, हे निश्चित.
यासाठी बैठक फाउंडेशनचे पुन्हा एकदा मनःपूर्वक आभार.”

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