For more information on Indian Classical Music, you may read these books:

Books on Indian Classical Music
Books on Indian Percussion
Books on Indian Classical Dances
Kathak Dance Drama - Asavari's Annual Concert 2010

Story, Dialogue, Direction and Music selection by Gargi Bagchi
Kathak performance by Gargi and her students of Asavari and drama performance by the friends of our American & Indo-Pak community

School Information - Please call Gargi at 914-948-8969

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asaVari has the 7 notes of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni and the 7 colors of the rainbow. Asavari is the name of a morning raga in Indian classical music and also symbolizes hope.

Location: White Plains (Westchester County), New York. Convenient location and free parking.
Contact: Gargi Bagchi (see biography)

Class Schedule: 7 days a week

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Syllabus: related to the Music and Dance institutions of India
Classes are offered in the following:
- Kathak - A North Indian Classical Dance Form. Kathak is taught in Lucknow and Jaipur Gharanas (Style).
- Vocal - North Indian (Hindustani) Songs which includes Ragas: Bandish, Tarana, Classical songs like Bhajan, Thumri (vocal lessons are given in Hindi or Bengali languages).

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Asavari in action: Concerts and Photos

Explore Asavari: [Students] [Kathak] [Vocal] [Events] [Concerts] [Photo Galleries] [Costumes] [Books]