‘Baarish’: A celebration of monsoon, music and culture

Baarish returns to Delhi with a new edition celebrating the romance, nostalgia and sensory experience of the Indian monsoon through music, art, fragrance, storytelling and food. Organised by Excurators, Baarish: Season 2, Chapter 1 will be held at The Upper HSE by Tivoli on June 21.

Conceived as an immersive cultural experience, the event brings together performances, conversations and curated experiences inspired by rain and its place in Indian memory and artistic traditions. The evening will feature monsoon-inspired melodies and compositions exploring themes of longing, love, joy and remembrance.

A major highlight of this edition is the return of Midival Punditz, the pioneering electronic music duo comprising Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj, who will present a special live set after a long hiatus. Joining them will be folk singer Malini Awasthi, Rajasthani musician Kutle Khan and vocalist-composer Pavithra Chari for a collaborative performance blending folk, electronic and contemporary musical traditions.

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The programme also includes Baarish & The Culture of India, a conversation examining Indian textiles as expressions of cultural heritage, and “The Smell of Rain” by OLFA, a multisensory fragrance experience centred on a perfume inspired by the monsoon. A specially curated mixology showcase and seasonal food and beverage offerings will also form part of the event.

When: June 21; 5.30 PM onwards

Where: The Upper HSE by Tivoli, New Delhi