{"id":49757,"date":"2026-01-05T15:43:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/jagriti-dham-participates-in-santoor-ashrams-aikyam-series-2-nurturing-young-talent\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:13:37","slug":"jagriti-dham-participates-in-santoor-ashrams-aikyam-series-2-nurturing-young-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/jagriti-dham-participates-in-santoor-ashrams-aikyam-series-2-nurturing-young-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Jagriti Dham Participates in Santoor Ashram\u2019s Aikyam \u2013 Series 2 Nurturing Young Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PNN-3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jagriti Dham Participates in Santoor Ashram\u2019s Aikyam \u2013 Series 2 Nurturing Young Talent - PNN\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 5: <\/strong>Santoor Ashram, a cultural NGO dedicated to empowering financially underprivileged student artists and founded by Santoor Maestro<strong>\u00a0Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya<\/strong>, successfully hosted\u00a0<strong>Aikyam \u2013 Series 2<\/strong>\u00a0at Uttam Mancha, Kolkata, on the 2nd and 3rd of January 2026. This two-day festival of classical music and performing arts was organised in partnership with\u00a0<strong>Jagriti Dham<\/strong>, resulting in a meaningful collaboration that honoured India\u2019s deep artistic heritage while providing a vital platform for the development of young, emerging talent.<\/p>\n<p>True to its meaning\u2014unity\u2014Aikyam brought together legendary maestros and accomplished performers on a single platform. Designed as a harmonious blend of experience and aspiration, the programme allowed established icons to share the stage with budding artists, inspiring both audiences and performers.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day cultural showcase received an overwhelming response, with a packed auditorium and enthusiastic participation from music and art enthusiasts across Kolkata. Jagriti Dham, widely regarded as the best old age home in Kolkata and a premier senior living community, actively participated in and supported the initiative, contributing to an inclusive and emotionally enriching cultural experience.<\/p>\n<p>One of the major highlights of Aikyam \u2013 Series 2 was the recognition and felicitation of artists who demonstrated remarkable promise across various music and dance forms. In a heartfelt gesture, these talented performers were felicitated by Jagriti Dham, reinforcing the organisation\u2019s commitment to social responsibility, cultural preservation, and encouragement of artistic talent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ravindra Chamaria<\/strong>, Chairman and Managing Director of Infinity Group and Founding Trustee of Jagriti Dham, remarked, \u201cAikyam \u2013 Series 2 beautifully showcases how art can nurture harmony and growth. Jagriti Dham is proud to support Santoor Ashram in empowering young artists and celebrating creativity rooted in our cultural values.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another deeply moving moment of the programme was the felicitation and honouring of\u00a0<strong>Dr. Malaya Gangopadhyay<\/strong>, the senior-most resident member of\u00a0<strong>Jagriti Dham<\/strong>, by\u00a0<strong>Padma Bhushan awardee Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt<\/strong>, the globally renowned musician who invented and popularised the Mohan Veena. This gesture symbolised respect for wisdom, age, and lifelong contribution, leaving a strong emotional impact on the audience.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a special musical milestone to the event,\u00a0<strong>Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya<\/strong>\u00a0unveiled and presented a\u00a0<strong>Signature Tune<\/strong>\u00a0exclusively composed for\u00a0<strong>Jagriti Dham<\/strong>. The soulful composition reflected the values of serenity, dignity, spirituality, and cultural richness that the esteemed senior living community represents, and received warm appreciation from the audience.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the stage performances, the festival fostered meaningful intergenerational connections, bringing together senior residents, young performers, and maestros to share stories, blessings, and words of encouragement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aikyam \u2013 Series 2\u00a0<\/strong>showcased a distinguished line-up of maestros and performers spanning classical vocal, instrumental, and dance disciplines, creating a deeply immersive cultural experience over two evenings. Every performance was thoughtfully curated to reflect a seamless balance between tradition and contemporary expression.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the initiative,\u00a0<strong>Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya<\/strong>\u00a0said, \u201cAikyam is not merely a concert series; it is a movement that unites generations, backgrounds, and artistic expressions. With Jagriti Dham\u2019s support, we created a platform where young, underprivileged artists could perform alongside legends and feel truly recognised and valued.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration marked a proud and meaningful milestone for Jagriti Dham, which was deeply moved by the overwhelming audience response and the enthusiastic involvement of its residents. The event further reinforced the organisation\u2019s philosophy of holistic living, where culture, community, and compassionate elderly care exist in harmony. The success of Aikyam \u2013 Series 2 once again affirmed Santoor Ashram\u2019s role as a custodian of classical arts and Jagriti Dham\u2019s vision of enriching lives through purposeful cultural engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Santoor Ashram<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Santoor Ashram is a registered NGO founded by Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya, committed to promoting Indian classical music, mentoring financially backward and underprivileged young talents, and creating platforms that combine artistic excellence with social purpose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Jagriti Dham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jagriti Dham<\/strong>\u00a0is Kolkata\u2019s most luxurious senior living community, offering a lifestyle that seamlessly blends comfort, dignity, culture, and community engagement for its residents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more details, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jagritidham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jagritidham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jagritidham.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0contact@jagritidham.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0+91 89618 96167<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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Tarun Bhattacharya, successfully hosted\u00a0Aikyam \u2013 Series 2\u00a0at &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/jagriti-dham-participates-in-santoor-ashrams-aikyam-series-2-nurturing-young-talent\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49758,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[671],"class_list":["post-49757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","tag-national","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}