Where Art
Finds Community
Ahum is a living space for the classical arts — concerts, residencies, workshops, and cultural experiences rooted in the heart of Bengaluru.
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Art as a path to being
more human
Founded in 2015, Ahum began with the belief that participating in the arts — as artist or audience — is not a luxury but a necessity. In a world of stress and hurry, the classical traditions offer something rare: a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our sensitive selves.
Our story and team →"ahum — art, heart, you and mind"
Our Programmes
Three ways art meets community
Saturdays
@ swaSTIKA
Intimate chamber concerts in our studio space in Jakkur. Every Saturday, curated performances across classical music, dance, and spoken word — close enough to hear the artist breathe.
See upcoming concerts →Music by
the Lake
As evening falls over Jakkur Lake, music rises to meet it. Open-air performances where nature becomes the concert hall — free and open to all.
Upcoming lake events →KalaKrida
An arts-intensive summer camp for underserved children. Every year, KalaKrida gives hundreds of children their first encounter with dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
About KalaKrida →SwaSTIKA School of Dance & Music
Learn the art.
Become the tradition.
Six disciplines. All levels. Children to adults. Our faculty of accomplished practitioners teach Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Carnatic Vocal, Visual Arts, and Yoga in a nurturing environment.