Dasabdi Mahothsavam 2026 Kochi

Dasabdi Mahothsavam 2026 – A Decade of Art, Learning & Legacy

Presented by Rtambhara Academy for Performing & Visual Arts  |  13, 14 & 15 November 2026  |  TDM Hall, Ernakulam (Kochi) 

Celebrating ten glorious years of dedication to Indian classical arts, Rtambhara Academy for Performing & Visual Arts proudly presents Dasabdi Mahothsavam (also spelled Dasabdi Mahotsavam), a three-day classical arts festival in Kochi that brings together performance, pedagogy, and profound artistic dialogue. 

This Mahothsavam is not just a festival, it is a celebration of the informed artist. Over three days, eminent artists, scholars, and practitioners come together across two venues: Kaveri Hall for daytime workshops and lec-dems, and Ganga Hall for evening performances. 

If you're looking for cultural events in Kochi in November 2026, Dasabdi Mahothsavam offers three days of Bharatanatyam, a music concert by Sri Kavalam Sreekumar, hands-on workshops, and a special performance by Miracle on Wheels.

Event Details:

Event: Dasabdi Mahothsavam 2026 – A Decade of Art, Learning & Legacy

Event Type: Classical Arts Festival – Performances, Workshops & Lec-Dems

Presented by: Rtambhara Academy for Performing & Visual Arts

Dates: 13, 14 & 15 November 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

Venue: TDM Hall, Ernakulam (Kochi)

Halls: Kaveri Hall (daytime workshops, 10 AM – 5 PM) and Ganga Hall (evening performances, 6 PM onwards)

Age Group: All ages

Passes: Early Bird from ₹1,000/- (see Passes & Pricing below)

Ticketing Partner: Indiaeve

Best For: Dancers, musicians, theatre artists, students, teachers, and lovers of Indian classical arts 

All three evening programmes plus both workshop days (Day 2 and Day 3).

Early Bird pricing valid until 25 October 2026. The Three Evenings pass saves ₹1,000 (about 22%) compared to buying three single evenings.

Day 1 – Friday, 13 November 2026

GANGA HALL

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM  |  Inauguration

Chief Guest: Sri Kavalam Sreekumar  |  Guest of Honour: Smt. Kalakshetra Vilasini

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  |  Bharatanatyam Recital

By Senior Students of Rtambhara Academy

7:30 PM  |  Music Concert

Sri Kavalam Sreekumar

Day 2 – Saturday, 14 November 2026

KAVERI HALL

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  |  Dance Movement Therapy

Workshop by Kum. Gopika S. Pai

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  |  Gender in Kathakali Practices

Lec-Dem by Smt. Geetha Varma

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  |  Sacred & Secular Music

Lec-Dem by Kum. Aditi Gopinath

GANGA HALL 

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  |  "Anthara Sandhya"

Bharatanatyam by Dr. Sreelatha Vinod & Disciples

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM  |  "Dakshayagam"

A melange of different dance forms. A Rtambhara Production by Sri Satyajit Ravindranath 

Day 3 – Sunday, 15 November 2026

KAVERI HALL

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  |  Theatre Workshop

By Smt. Shirley Somasundaram

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  |  Beyond Technique – Nurturing an Informed Artist

Lec-Dem by Sri Vinod Gopalakrishnan

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  |  Yoga, Kalari & Wellness

Workshop by Sri Satyajit Ravindranath

GANGA HALL

6:00 PM  |  Acknowledgements

6:30 PM  |  "Bhagavat Gita" by Miracle on Wheels

A performance by artists with different disabilities

For Student Category : 

In Day 1: Ganga Hall - 6:00pm to 6:30 pm - 

INAGURATION:

             Cheif guest : sri kavalam sreekumar 

             Guest of honour :smt.kalakshetra vilasini

6:30pm to 7:30 pm - Bharatanatyam Recital  By Senior students

             Rtambhara Academy

7:30pm- Music concert -   Sri kavalam sreekumar

Day2 - (14/11/2026) Saturday  (Kaveri Hall)

            10:00am to 1:00Pm  -  Dance Movement Therapy

            Workshop By Kum.Gopika S.pai '

     2:00PM to 5pm  - Gender in Kathakali Practices & Sacred and secular music

Ganga Hall -   6:00PM to 7:30PM

Anthara Sandhya  Bharatanatyam by

    Dr.Sreelatha Vinod & Disciples

 7:30PM to 8:00PM - Dakshayagam : Melange of different dance forms.

 A Rtambhara production by Sri Satyajit Ravindranath

DAY 3 (15/11/2026) -  (KAVERI HALL) 

10:00PM to 1:00 PM-   Theatre workshop- By Smt.Shirley Somasundaram

2:00 PM to 3:00pm - Beyond Technique- Nurturing an Informed Artist

            Lec-Dem by Sri.Vinod Gopalakrishnan

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM- Yoga , Kalari & Wellness -

Workshop by Sri. Satyajit Ravindranath

GANGA HALL  -  6:30PM   Bhagavat Gita

         by Miracle on wheel    Performance by artists with different disabilities

Why You Should Attend Dasabdi Mahothsavam

A Decade of Classical Arts

Join Rtambhara Academy as it celebrates ten years of Indian classical arts in Kochi.

Live Concert by Kavalam Sreekumar

Open the festival with an inauguration and an evening music concert by Sri Kavalam Sreekumar.

Learn from Leading Practitioners

Workshops and lec-dems on dance movement therapy, Kathakali, theatre, yoga, Kalari, and more.

An Inclusive Stage

Bhagavat Gita by Miracle on Wheels, a performance by artists with different disabilities.

Passes for Every Plan

Choose a single evening, all three evenings, a workshop day, or the Combined Pass for the full festival.

Book Your Dasabdi Mahothsavam Passes

Looking for events in Kochi this November? Make Dasabdi Mahothsavam part of your calendar.

Passes for this three-day classical arts festival in Ernakulam are available through Indiaeve, with One Evening, Three Evenings, Workshop Day, and Combined options. Early Bird rates are available for a limited time.

Book your passes now and be part of a decade-defining celebration of art, learning, and legacy in Kochi.