The first chapter of Baarish is set to be on the 21st of June 2025 at the glistening Travancore Palace in New Delhi. At the venue, interactive art installations come alive to your touch as monsoon mists swirl around and santoor strains echo the hush of rain. The delectable monsoon thali by Café Lota draws from memory—jackfruit koftas, smoked corn soup, saffron phirni. As you dine, historian Eric Chopra dwells on evocative historic art that captures rain as emotion, from love to longing.

With nightfall, as the raga Megh Malhar is reinterpreted, the rain joins in and becomes part of the surreal performance.

Baarish is an unmissable celebration of what the monsoon brings: calm, connection, and beauty.

🎵 Soulful Performances

🎨 Immersive Art Installations

🍲 Monsoon-inspired Cuisine by Café Lota

🖼️ Immersive Art Talk by Eric Chopra

🍷Expertly Crafted Drinks

❄️ Temperature-Regulated Environment

Programming Highlights: 21st June 2025 | Travancore Palace, New Delhi

Immersive Arrival Experience

Guests will enter through a multisensory installation of sound, mist, and ambient visuals—an atmospheric transition into the themes and mood of the evening.

Live Musical Invocation: 'A Symphony of Rain'

 A collaborative performance by Ashim Bery, Lalit Kumar, Kumar Sarang, and Anant Raina blending santoor, tabla, vocals, and ambient textures in a meditative tribute to the onset of rain.

Illustrated Talk: 'Moods of Megh – Monsoon in Indian Art'

In this immersive art talk, itihāsology’s Eric Chopra takes us through various paintings of medieval India that evoke the chequered ways in which the rains were imagined. From the charged turbulence of thunderstorms to the tender monsoon romances painted into intimate moments of longing, and the lyrical renderings of cloudbursts, lightning, and lovers caught beneath storm-dark skies, Chopra speaks about a range of masterpieces, weaving a narrative that showcases how the monsoon has been imagined throughout Indian history as a force that stirs the heart and stokes the senses.

Culinary Experience by Café Lota

A culinary journey crafted by Monsoon by Cafe Lota, showcasing thoughtfully curated dishes inspired by the flavors and ingredients of the monsoon season. Infused with the essence of the rains, each creation highlights regional specialties, fresh seasonal produce, and heartwarming tastes that evoke the mood of Baarish.

The Baarish Ensemble ft. Mooralala Marwada

Created for this experience by W.I.P Labs & Excurators, the Baarish Ensemble blends diverse traditions into a unique musical response to the monsoon. Featuring the powerful voice of Mooralala Marwada, the ensemble reinterprets his folk-rooted music by weaving rich, evocative layers that add new dimensions to its emotional and spiritual depth.

Artists: Anirban Ghosh, Yusra Naqvi, Diyatom, Nikhil, Pranay, Subhankar, Vaibhav, Mooralala Marwada.

About Excurators

Excurators is a New Delhi-based team of seasoned professionals with over a decade of experience in event planning and execution. Our expertise spans the spectrum of event curation, from design to flawless execution, covering a diverse range of events such as historical & cultural experiences, music festivals, art exhibitions, conferences, storytelling, and puppetry festivals. We pride ourselves on our specialisation in art curation and design, bringing creativity and precision to every project.

About India Cultural Hub

India Cultural Hub is a digital-first cultural community spotlighting India’s vibrant heritage, evolving traditions, and contemporary voices. With over 800K+ engaged followers and 60M+ organic views monthly, we create powerful cultural storytelling that bridges the gap between the past and the present.

From folklore to fashion, rituals to reels, we celebrate India in all its raw, rhythmic, and real glory. This event marks our next step—from screen to stage—in building a space where culture is not just consumed, but experienced.