The Karvi Festival
Music
September 16 - 18 | 9 AM
Panchgani, Mumbai
₹2500
The Karvi Festival
Music
September 16 - 18 | 9 AM
Panchgani, Mumbai
₹2500
About the Event
The gregarious flowering of Karvi (Carvia Callosa) happens once every eight years in the Western Ghats. Witness the miracle unfold again this year, just when the monsoons are winding up.
Let us celebrate this wonder of nature through a festival of music, art, poetry, food, story-telling, nature walks and events with child-centric themes. In fact the list could be endless. The idea is to celebrate all life affirming creative energies and connect with nature.
Why?
The world of today suffers from what has been termed aptly as ‘Nature Deficit Disorder'. Karvi festival gives a pretext to come close to the much overlooked wilderness in our hearts!
Where?
Nestled in the Western Ghats, the twin hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani. This region is famous for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, also the source of River Krishna and Koyna.
Who is going to play ?
Istvan Sky (Artist 1)
Fueled by a passion for nature, Istvan began his musical journey at a very young age. His teachers have ranged from his family, to his Indian and Tibetan masters. He has also been a disciple of renowned sarod maestro Smt. Sharan Rani in New Delhi, in complex spiritual musical art and the Eastern philosophy and way of life. He tours worldwide with his unique chanting voice and healing music.
Prana (Artist 2)
Prana recently began their musical journey in Mumbai, with the aim to take us back to our roots, while exploring the beauty in the unity of sounds from across the world. Anshuman Singh is lead vocalist & guitarist while Yash Nirwan, the sarod maestro. Guitar extraordinaire Alok Kulkarni will be joining them specially for this performance.
Prasheen Lodhia (Artist 3)
Prasheen is an Indian-South African-Canadian, on his return journey through India. His music is characterised by interactive performances with the intention of sound healing. He has also played a hang drum session with renowned hang drum player Daniel Waples.
Ink of Bard (Artist 4)
Ink of Bard began with an unsuspecting jam in Bangalore six years ago. They are a three-piece band, with the aim to deliver a combination of soulful feel good music with a story to tell. The band members are Proteesh Ravi, Upam Handique and Anokha S.Kumar.
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- Our overused ‘thinking mind’ has to rest so that the ‘feeling mind’ comes alive! Involving children from Panchgani schools the Karvi festival attempts to spark off this change of mindset.
- Venue: Panchgani Club
- Come together to share the purpose and spirit of the festival with stories, film and music inspired by Karvi.
- “ A classroom of flowers” Screening of the 8 minute documentary film by Mandakini Mathur which traces the experience of a group of students on a trip to the Kas Plateau in Maharashtra which is famous for its wildflowers.
- ”My experience with Karvi” An interactive chat with Dr. Erach Barucha
- “Plastic-e-hind” Musical performance by Ajit Avadhani
- Venue: MRA Auditorium, Panchgani
- Karvi, whether soaked in rain or sunlight will always remain in the mind a source of inspiration and rejuvenation. A walk in the Mahabaleshwar forest in quest of the Karvi in the company of flower experts and bird watchers. including a talk on the wildflowers of this region by Dr Bachulkar, a botanist teacher of vast experience from Kolhapur university. We end with a picnic breakfast in the forest.
- Assembly Point: Lordwick Point Parking, Mahabaleshwar
- Karvi honey is the unique honey collected once in eight years when the Karvi blooms. It is of a darker colour and believed to have beneficial properties. Come taste this unique honey and view a demonstration by Prashant Sawant, an expert on extracting honey from the beehive while keeping it intact!
- Venue: Pure Berry's, Panchgani
- Located in the ancient rock face of the Panchgani table land, this magical cave offers a serene atmosphere. With its fantastic view of the Krishna valley, the space inspires you to connect with the elements while you listen on to some amazing soul, folk and fusion music. Also a special display of Karvi-inspired products created by a few curated brands.
- Venue: Den & Dine Cave, Table Land, Panchgani
- An informal post dinner gathering for those interested to enjoy the full moon and have a good time!
- Venue: Redstone Farm, Panchgani
- Devrai is a space where creative minds come together to create meaningful pieces of art using indigenous techniques. Visitors will have the chance to understand the process, interact with the tribal craftsmen and buy their unique artifacts. They will also have the chance to taste the Mahua wine made by them. For those interested, there will be a guided botanical walk as well.
- Venue: Devrai Art Village, Panchgani
- Riverview Retreat, run on behalf of the Satsang Foundation, is a haven for those seeking a quiet space to contemplate and reflect in meditative solitude. Tejinder Walia, the spirit behind this initiative is passionate about social welfare, yoga and education. Enjoy the panoramic view of the valley, while enjoying local cuisine prepared by women from Taighat village. Also on view and sale will be their creativity in Textile craft.
- Venue: Riverview Retreat, Taighat
- A pioneer in Organic farming in this region, Mona Patrao has an unfailing dedication to environment and education. Come to experience and hear the inspirational story of her journey.
- Venue: Redstone Farm, Bhose
- Launching the Panchgani chapter to inform, educate and motivate students to become an active force in saving wild tigers and their forest homes as a way to enhance the biodiversity and counter climate change – thus improving the human condition.
- The author of children's book on the life story of a honey bee 'Circle of Life' will be reading and sharing her thoughts.
- Bringing paper alive by transforming it into a variety of flowers such as Karvi blossoms, orchids, roses, etc.
- Games and interactive activities to amplify interest in the rich flora and fauna of the region and to create an awareness towards its conservation.
- Drama and storytelling; an interactive session with mud and earth art, and theatre games to light the creative sparkle.
- A trip into the world of 'Devrai Rock Dhokra' - a unique art of fusing brass with stone (under patent process). It's a creative extension of the ancient Dhokra technique of metal casting that uses the lost wax technique.
- A session involving oral history, environment and mythology including tales of Mahabali and Satyakam and other local legends.
- It's about celebrating food. Students will be urged to reflect on the journey our food makes to reach our tables and to engage in important food conversations, such as wastage of food, healthy choices, etc. Also, healthy recipes and food trivia to add to the fun
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Panchgani
Panchgani-wai, Maharashtra
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The Karvi Festival
Music
September 16 - 18 | 9 AM
Panchgani, Mumbai
₹2500
₹2500
