IndianRaga

08/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Aparnaa Hariharan of Dallas, Texas for receiving Distinction in Level 1 of the IndianRaga Certification for Bharatanatyam Dance! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Aparnaa says, "The exam guidelines and instructions were well laid out and easy to understand. Accessing the portal and uploading the required materials for evaluation was a smooth and hassle-free experience.

My sincere thanks to Mrs. Divya Sanal, founder and Guru at Tapasya School of Performing Arts (located at McKinney, Texas United States), for her exceptional mentorship throughout my exam preparation. Her thoughtful guidance on every aspect of dance — technique, expression, and presentation — reflects her deep commitment to her students' success. I am grateful for her patience and dedication."

Congratulations to Divya ji, Aparnaa’s family and friends who have supported her training and growth!

Apply to get certified in music and dance today at IndianRaga.com/Certification!

08/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Riya Panekkat of San Antonio, Texas for receiving High Distinction in Level 3 of the IndianRaga Certification for Carnatic Vocals! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Riya says, "I am truly grateful to have been part of this certification journey through IndianRaga which has been both challenging and rewarding, helping me grow in my singing, confidence, and understanding of music. It was a new and interesting experience for me doing this certification. The positive feedback from IndianRaga really helped me get a further boost to my confidence. I plan on continuing to the next levels.

My heartfelt thanks to my Guru, Smt. Sreelakshmi Suresh, for her constant guidance, motivation, and support over the years, and to my parents for their unconditional love and continued encouragement throughout this journey."

Congratulations to Sreelakshmi ji, Riya’s family and friends who have supported her training and growth!

Apply to get certified in music and dance today at IndianRaga.com/Certification!

08/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Varen Kollli of Lenexa, Kansas for receiving Distinction in Level 2 of the IndianRaga Certification for Hindustani Percussion! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Varen says, "Passing my Level 2 tabla exam was challenging because I had to master different taals, compositions, and rhythms while maintaining accurate timing and coordination. Preparing for the exam required many hours of focused practice and repetition, and successfully passing it was rewarding because it showed the progress I had made through consistent effort and dedication.

Thank you Biplab Guruji as you painstakingly helped me surpass this great achievement. (Biplab Mukherjee, Kolkata, India). Sincere appreciation to Anubrata Chatterjee Dada (MATRA Conservatory of Music) for the encouragement and guidance."

Congratulations to Biplab ji, Anubrata ji, Varen’s family and friends who have supported his training and growth!

Apply to get certified in music and dance today at IndianRaga.com/Certification!

08/26/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Varen Kollil of Lenexa, Kansas for receiving Distinction in Level 3 of the IndianRaga Certification for Hindustani Vocals! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Varen says, "Taking the Level 3 exam in Indian Hindustani classical singing was a challenging experience that required a lot of preparation, dedication, and effort. I had to work hard to strengthen my knowledge and singing skills, and completing the exam gave me a strong sense of accomplishment.)

Thank you aunty for all that you have taught me, as it has helped me accomplish my goals in not just singing, but in life as a whole) (Teacher: Rrucha Bapat, Saptak School of Music, Overland Park, Kansas).”

Congratulations to Rrucha ji, Varen’s family and friends who have supported his training and growth!

Apply to get certified in music and dance today at IndianRaga.com/Certification!

08/19/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Madhavi Nair of Little Elm, Texas for receiving
Distinction in Level 2 of the IndianRaga Certification for Bharatanatyam Dance! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Madhavi says, “I truly enjoyed my Level 2 certification journey. The challenges helped me grow and boosted my confidence. The feedback from IndianRaga was very helpful and motivating, and receiving my results was a proud and happy moment.

Heartfelt thanks to my Guru, Smt. Divya Menon of Tapasya School of Performing Arts, McKinney, TX, for her constant support, patience, and encouragement. I feel truly blessed to have such a caring and inspiring teacher as Divya Aunty! I would also like to thank my family for all the support and love!”

Congratulations to Divya ji and Madhavi’s family members and friends who have supported her training and growth!

Apply to get certified in music and dance today at IndianRaga.com/Certification!

08/19/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Sthuvanth Shiv Shankar of San Jose , California for receiving High Distinction in Level 1 of the IndianRaga Certification for Carnatic Vocals! Select few applicants receive this honor for demonstrating excellence and high standards in their genre and level.

Sthuvanth says, "It was an exciting experience, with a few challenging moments while recording back-to-back. I believed in myself, pushed through the challenges, and learned a lot along the way. Regular practice helped me improve and maintain thalam with greater consistency. I’m looking forward to preparing for the next levels with even more confidence and dedication!

A heartfelt thank you to my dear mom, Vidya Ramakrishnan, for being my wonderful Guru and for guiding me."

Congratulations to Vidya ji, Sthuvanth’s family and friends who have supported his training and growth!

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08/18/2026

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Congratulations to Aarna from Pennington for winning in the Classical Dance Intermediate category of the IndianRaga Competitions for the month of July 2026

Submit your entry for IndianRaga Competitions for August 2026 now. Apply today at https://indianraga.com/competitions/.

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08/18/2026

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Congratulations to Aditi Madhankumar from Edison for winning in the Classical Dance Advanced category of the IndianRaga Competitions for the month of July 2026

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Aditi Madhankumar Bharatanatyam Dance Showcase 4th World Festival o...

08/18/2026

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Congratulations to Anya Vinod from Singapore for winning in the Classical Dance Advanced category of the IndianRaga Competitions for the month of July 2026

Submit your entry for IndianRaga Competitions for August 2026 now. Apply today at https://indianraga.com/competitions/.

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08/18/2026

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Congratulations to Devanshree J from Apex for winning in the Classical Dance Advanced category of the IndianRaga Competitions for the month of July 2026

Submit your entry for IndianRaga Competitions for August 2026 now. Apply today at https://indianraga.com/competitions/.

Sri Gurubhyuonamaha,The song-PaarukkuLLE Nalla Naadu-- portrays th...