About Us
ABOUT US
Nadasamskar
Nadasamskar, is a unique centre that combines the elements of music and spirituality to create a space where individuals can explore and experience the transformative power of music in a spiritual context. It serves as a haven for those seeking a deeper connection with their innerselves, a higher power, or a sense of universal consciousness through the medium of music.
In Nadasamskar, music is seen as a vehicle for transcendence, healing, and spiritual awakening. It offers a diverse range of musical activities, courses and practices that promote spiritual growth, inner peace, and emotional well-being. These activities include chanting, singing devotional songs or mantras, playing traditional healing instruments, group improvisation and even guided meditations accompanied by music.
The centre has skilled musicians, music therapists who specialise in creating and facilitating spiritual music experiences. These facilitators draw inspiration from various musical traditions, such as devotional music, sacred chants or sound healing, to craft transformative musical journeys.
Nadasamskar is a centre dedicated to the study, practice, and promotion of music. It serves as a hub for individuals passionate about music, offering educational programs, performance opportunities, and resources to support the growth and development of musicians at various skill levels.
Ultimately, Nadasamskar aims to serve as a bridge between music and spirituality, allowing individuals to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, inner healing, and spiritual awakening. It offers a sanctuary where music becomes a pathway to connect with the divine, find inner peace, and experience a profound sense of harmony and unity.
Vid Paavani Bharadwaj
About the Founder
Family Background
Vid Paavani Bharadwaj, born on 7-6-1995, hails from a family of musicians of many generations. Her great grandfather Vid Arunachalappa was a harmonium player of great repute. Her paternal grandfather Ganakalabhushana Vid A Veerabhadraiah was the senior most violinist of Karnataka and founder of Aruna Musicals, manufacturers and dealers of Musical Instruments. Her father Vid A V Kashinath was a well known percussionist and manufacturer of musical instruments. Her mother Swarashree Vid Pushpa Kashinath is a leading ‘A’ grade Veena artiste of All India Radio.
Gurus
Paavani is a disciple of Vid Smt R Chandrika and Sangeetha Kala Acharya Vid Smt Neela Ramgopal, currently learning from her mother Swarashree Vid Pushpa Kashinath, Ganakalabhushana Vid R A Ramamani and Padmashri Vid R N Tyagarajan.
Academics
Paavani is a Biomedical engineer, Gold medalist in M A Music and currently pursuing PhD on the topic, ‘A study on the efficacy of Indian Music Therapy during Pregnancy’ at Vishwakarma University, Pune under the guidance of Dr L Subramaniam.
Vid Paavani Bharadwaj
Achievements
- She is one of the youngest artists in India to perform at the prestigious Akashvani Sangeetha Sammelan, an annual festival of ALL INDIA RADIO celebrated throughout India.
- She is one of the youngest vocalists to be an “A” grade artiste of AIR in two categories namely, Devotional and Light music.
- She is the youngest musician to give a lecture demonstration on “Avadhana Pallavi” at the prestigious 47th Conference of Karnataka Ganakala Parishath.
- She has also performed at the prestigious Madras Music Academy, Chennai, for the ‘Spirit of Youth’ Music Festival.
- She has performed at the Gayana Samaja Youth Festival.
- She secured 1st prize in the National Level competition conducted by AIR in two categories namely, Devotional and Light music at the age of 16.
- She was the runner-up of “ Ede Thumbi Haduvenu”, a reality show (ETV) hosted by the veteran playback singer Sri. S. P. Balasubrahmanium.
- THE TIMES MUSIC has released her album “JAGANMOHANANE KRISHNA”, which was released at the Nadatarangini 25TH Annual Music Festical, USA. She has sung for “ERAI”, an award winning tamil short movie, “Ankahee”, a hindi short movie.
- She has also sung title songs for Kannada TV serials namely Kinnari, Mahadevi, Vaishnavi, Onde Goodina Hakkigalu, Prarthane, Triveni Sangama and for many other music albums under the direction of eminent musicians.
About Vid Paavani Bharadwaj
Performances
Performances
She has performed at prestigious platforms like Akashwani Sangeetha SammeLan-2016, Karnataka Ganakala Parishath, 47th Music Conference, All India Radio-Bengaluru, Chennai and Mangalore, Madras Music Academy,Chennai, Gayana Samaja–42nd annual music conference, DD Chandana, ETV Kannada, Udaya TV, TTD – Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, Thirumala Hills, Raj Bhavan – Gandhi Jayanthi, Fort High School-Ramanavami Festival, Sri Krishna Sangeetha Sabha, Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Percussive Art Center, Ananya Cultural Academy, ADE Cultural Society (Aeronautical Development Establishment), FKCCI – Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry,The Mysore Association, Mumbai, Girinagara Sangeetha Sabha, Samskara Bharathi (Cultural Wing of RSS), Jayanagar Maha Shivarathri Uthsava, N R Colony Ramamandira-Ramothsava Celebrations, Sri. D Subbaramaiah Fine Arts Trust-Pallavi Sambrama, Nadasurabhi Cultural Association, Shruthimanjari Foundation, Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Vijayanagara Sangeetha Sabha, Ganabharathi Mysore, Shadja Academy of Music, Shri Ramalaliltha Kala mandira, Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, JSS Mutt.
Vid Paavani Bharadwaj
AWARDS
She has been felicitated by the Lions Club International for her outstanding achievements in the field of music and has been given the title “Gaana Rathna”.
She has been felicitated by the Rotary Bangalore Metro for her excellence in the field of Indian Classical Music.
She is the recipient of ‘Ananya-Nadajyothi Kala Prathibha Puraskar’ award.
She is the recipient of ‘Prathibhakankshi’ award from Shree Ramanavami Festival, Fort High School, Bengaluru.
She is the recipient of ‘Ragashree’ award by Poornapragna Kalanikethan, Bengaluru.
She has won many prizes in the prestigious competitions conducted by the Madras Music Academy, Chennai.