September 14-26, 2026
The program.
12 days of it.
Two pre-festival workshops, twelve days of aarti and cultural evenings, and the Grand Visarjan Miravnuk. Full line-up below — subject to small changes.
Key days
Mark these in your calendar first.
The rest of the days are open — come once, come every evening, or bring the family for the procession.
Opening
Monday, September 14, 2026
Pranpratishthapna
The festival opens with the pranpratishthapna ceremony in the morning, followed by Berlin Bhajani Mandal in the evening.
Days 2–12
September 15–25, 2026
Aartis and cultural evenings
Twice-daily aarti and a rotating line-up every evening — classical music, dance, talks, and community performances.
Closing
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Miravnuk — the Grand Visarjan
The farewell procession through Berlin. Live dhol-tasha, lezim, and hundreds of us walking together.
Pre-festival workshop
Make your own idol before the festival begins.
Sep 6
Sunday
Ganesha Idol Making Workshop
Diksha Barve
A creative, hands-on workshop where participants craft their own eco-friendly Ganesha idols — celebrating creativity, tradition, and environmental awareness.
Full festival line-up
Every evening, September 14 to September 26.
Evening programs run 6:00 – 7:30 pm unless noted. Aarti happens twice daily outside these slots.
Sep 14
Monday
Pranpratishthapnatentative
Bhajansandhya
Bhajan Sandhya
Berlin Bhajani Mandal
A devotional evening of bhajans and spiritual music, bringing everyone together in an atmosphere of devotion, peace, and togetherness.
Sep 15
Tuesday
Mallakhamb
Mallakhamb Presentation
Neeraj & Team
A dynamic Mallakhamb presentation showcasing traditional Indian physical culture — strength, balance, flexibility, and acrobatic movements on the pole.
Sep 16
Wednesday
Jugalbandhi
Kathak & Bharatanatyam Jugalbandi
Team Ghungroo
Rakhi Krishna · Madhulika Aachar · Anjana Sasidharan · Keya Dutta
A captivating jugalbandi bringing together the graceful expressions, rhythmic footwork, and rich traditions of Kathak and Bharatanatyam in a vibrant celebration of Indian classical dance.
Sep 17
Thursday
Swaravandana
Classical Singing — Aditi Joshi
Aditi Joshi
Friedmann on Tabla · Kshitij on Peti
A soulful classical singing performance by Aditi Joshi, showcasing the beauty and depth of Indian classical music through melodious vocals and intricate ragas.
Sep 18
Friday
Tanz
Kathak Dance — Tejaswini Sathe & Team
Tejaswini Sathe & team
Tejaswini Sathe · Nandini Kulkarni · Arpita Bide · Urmee Kulkarni · Janhavi Gokhale · Bhumi Mohod
A captivating Kathak dance performance showcasing graceful movements, expressive storytelling, intricate footwork, and rhythmic brilliance rooted in Indian classical tradition.
Sep 19
Saturday
Cultural Program
Cultural Performances
Local artists
A vibrant showcase of cultural performances by local artists, celebrating the rich diversity of Indian traditions through music, dance, and artistic expression.
Sep 20
Sunday
Atharvashirsha Pathan · Sharyat Prutvi Pradakshinechi
Atharvashirsha Pathan & Kids Natak
Devotees & Berlin Balbharati
Atharvashirsha Sahastrapathan followed by a children's Natak — sacred recitation, then a play by our young performers.
Semi-Classical Bollywood
Dance Workshop
Abhinaya Tayi
An engaging semi-classical dance workshop exploring graceful movements, expressions, rhythm, and the beauty of Indian classical dance.
Swarataranga
Instrumental — Sitar & Tabla
Matyes Wolter & Yatziv Caspi
A soulful instrumental performance featuring Sitar, Surbahar, and Tabla — dedicated to the rich traditions of Hindustani Raga, blending melodic depth and rhythm.
Sep 21
Monday
Karnatican Abhanga
Carnatic & Abhanga Singing
Uma Kumar
A soulful Carnatic singing performance by Uma Kumar, presenting the rich traditions of South Indian classical music through intricate ragas, rhythmic compositions, and devotional expression.
Sep 22
Tuesday
Forest and Climate Change
Talk: Forest & Climate Change
Kristin von Heu — Trinkwasserwald e.V.
An engaging discussion on climate change, climate-resilient mixed deciduous forests, biodiversity, and groundwater conservation — how healthy forests can strengthen ecosystems, support communities, and build a more sustainable future.
Sep 23
Wednesday
Bhaktiranga
Classical Singing — Ankita Deole Damle
Ankita Damle
Nilanjan Dutta on Tabla · Sanjana on Harmonium
A soulful classical singing presentation — 'Bhakti Ranga' — celebrating the many shades of devotion through abhangas, natya geet, and other soulful compositions.
Sep 24
Thursday
Talk Show
Talk Show / Presentation
Vishwas Patil
Sep 25
Friday
Cultural Program
Cultural Performances
Local artists
A vibrant showcase of cultural performances by local artists, celebrating the rich diversity of Indian traditions through music, dance, and artistic expression.
Sep 26
Saturday
Miravnuk — Grand Visarjan procession
The farewell procession through Berlin. Live dhol-tasha, lezim, and hundreds of us walking together.
Daily rhythm
What happens on any given day.
Every day, 08:00
Morning aarti
The day opens with traditional Marathi aarti led by community priests.
Every day, 19:30
Evening aarti
The main aarti of the day, followed by prasad and community time.
Every day, all day
Food stalls
Marathi and Indian food throughout the venue. Modak, misal, chai, and more.
Selected evenings
Cultural evenings
Live dhol-tasha, lezim, classical dance and music from local artists.