21/01/2026
This edition of Yuva Ekal is close to our hearts.
A space we envisioned not just for performance, but for dialogue between generations.
This time, the stage belongs to senior artists — practitioners who have lived the art, shaped its journey, and carried its wisdom forward through decades of practice, teaching, and performance. Sharing space with them is both a privilege and a responsibility, as we listen, observe, and learn from their embodied knowledge.
Yuva Ekal, in this special edition, becomes a meeting point — of experience and curiosity, legacy and continuity — where the art speaks through those who have devoted their lives to it.
We are honoured to host this evening of depth, presence, and profound artistry. 🌸
About the Artist:
Dr. Jyoti Bharti Goswami is a respected exponent of Kathak (Jaipur Gharana), she is a Ph.D. scholar, senior performer, choreographer, and educator whose journey spans over four decades of devoted practice, performance, and research. Trained in the traditional Guru–Shishya Parampara under Guru Shri Girdhari Ji Maharaj, she carries forward a rich lineage rooted in authenticity and depth.
She holds Visharad, Nipun, and Bhushan degrees in Kathak, all in First Division, and her doctoral research focuses on the contribution of the Bikaner region to the development of Kathak. Her artistry has been showcased across international stages including Japan, Hong Kong, Russia, and France, as well as at leading national platforms such as NCPA Mumbai, Kathak Kendra (New Delhi), Jawahar Kala Kendra, and major festivals across India.
A recipient of several prestigious honours — including the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Singarmani title by Sur Singar Samsad, and numerous state and national accolades — she has also been selected by ICCR for teaching and performing Kathak abroad.
She continues to shape the next generation of dancers, many of whom are national scholarship holders and award-winning performers. Through performance, pedagogy, choreography, and research, her life remains deeply dedicated to the preservation and propagation of Kathak.
