The event titled “NAIVADYA – A Day With Kathak” is organised by Sandeep Neogi, noted sitar player from Kolkata
Event Overview
The event titled “NAIVADYA – A Day With Kathak” Season 2 is organised by Sandeep Neogi, noted sitar player from Kolkata.
It is a Kathak-dance festival that spans a full day: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm non‐stop.
The venue is Gana Bhavan (Uttarpara, Kolkata region) on 1st November 2025
The name “Naivadhya” (often spelled “Naivedya” / “Naibedya” in the posts) means “offerings” — implying that the festival is an offering to the art of Kathak.
Purpose & Significance
The event is designed as a celebration of the classical dance form Kathak: the long continuous day signifies immersion in the art form.
Under the curation of a musician (Sandeep Neogi, sitarist), it hints at a synthesis of music and dance — likely emphasising live musical accompaniment and perhaps thematic explorations of rhythm, storytelling, movement.
For dancers, musicians and aficionados alike, such an extended festival gives space for multiple artistes, variations in style, experimentations, and a deeper dive into Kathak’s rhythms, footwork, abhinaya (expression) and its interplay with live music.
