Guru Nanak and Indian Classical Music

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:30 pm UTC+01:00

Barbican Theatre - Barbican Centre | London

Darbar
Publisher/HostDarbar
Guru Nanak and Indian Classical Music
Advertisement
Kirpal Panesar takes us on a musical journey that is both meditative and profound, exploring Guru Nanak's connection between spiritual verses and music.
For Guru Nanak, music was a means of connecting with the almighty, not merely entertainment. He saw it as a powerful tool to open the heart to the divine, a concept central to Sikh practice, especially through kirtan – the devotional singing of hymns. Kirtan, set to Indian classical ragas, is considered a meditative act, helping worshippers transcend ego and connect with the universe. This use of raga reflects the importance of music in his message, creating a rhythmic meditation aligned with naam simran (remembrance of God).
Kirpal Panesar demystifies the philosophy of Guru Nanak, with demonstrations of the sacred verses and some of the 31 ragas. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Panesar bring the ancient art form to life – the haunting melodies of the esraj will leave you enchanted and inspired.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Barbican Theatre - Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in London

Andy and the Odd Socks: Are You Ready To Rock?!
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Andy and the Odd Socks: Are You Ready To Rock?!

indigo at The O2

Bop-A-Lenas Spring Ball
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Bop-A-Lenas Spring Ball

Electric Ballroom

ARCADE NIGHTS AT NQ64 SOHO - SUNDAY 6TH APRIL
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm ARCADE NIGHTS AT NQ64 SOHO - SUNDAY 6TH APRIL

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho

Traditional Cypriot Dance Workshop
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Traditional Cypriot Dance Workshop

Woodside Baptist Church

COLLAGE DE CHISMES
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm COLLAGE DE CHISMES

SE5 7JZ

AFROWORLD - Afrobeats x Amapiano
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm AFROWORLD - Afrobeats x Amapiano

HERE at Outernet

Univ of Greenwich - Big Band Concert,The Cotton Club, Harlem, All That Jazz
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Univ of Greenwich - Big Band Concert,The Cotton Club, Harlem, All That Jazz

David Fussey Building

April  Sound Bath at Raines House Wapping
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm April Sound Bath at Raines House Wapping

Raine's House

Elephant Tales April: Deceptions
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Elephant Tales April: Deceptions

Pullens Centre

Love Lockdown - UK Screening
Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Love Lockdown - UK Screening

Finsbury Park Picturehouse

London is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore London Events