On the occasion of Pondicherry Heritage Festival-2023, AuroBharati, Sri Aurobindo Society, People for Pondicherry’s Heritage & Pondicherry Rivage Ladies Circle organized ‘Program for Creative Expression Competitions for School & College Students’ on Indian Music on 15th February, 2023. Objective of this creative expression program was focussed on singing and instrumental competitions for the students in classical and non-classical music and Taala, Swara and Band.

Dr. Kishor Kumar Tripathy, Member Secretary, AuroBharati, Sri Aurobindo Society briefed about the vision of AuroBharati in promoting the grand cultural heritage of Puducherry.

Sixty solo numbers and forty group performances were organized by the students from different colleges and schools. Thirty Teams representing different schools and colleges presented wonderful performances on Swara, Taala and Band.  

This creative expression program was organized at Matriniketan- Centre for Indian Culture & Integral Yoga, a grand heritage building in Puducherry, Matriniketan with its marvellous sea view has been restored to its traditional historic deco art style of ornamental geometric elements. It houses a unique fusion of French and Tamil architectural styles.