A Three-Day Curated Festival at Alka Jalan Foundation
Karu is set to present Uttarayan, a thoughtfully curated festival to be held from 13–15 February 2026 at the Alka Jalan Foundation, Daga Nikunj, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata. The festival brings together design, craft, performance, and conversation in a reflective cultural setting.
A Journey Through Santiniketan’s Enduring Aesthetic Philosophy
Uttarayan is envisioned as a journey through the design heritage of Santiniketan, shaped by the ideas, aesthetics, and lived philosophies of its founding masters. Rooted in learning, restraint, and openness to the world, the festival reflects on traditions that remain deeply relevant today.
Exhibitions and Design Showcases Across Three Days
Over the course of three days, Uttarayan will unfold through exhibitions and curated design showcases. Karu’s own works will be presented alongside select makers and craft houses from Santiniketan, highlighting the region’s distinctive creative vocabulary.
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Dialogues on Art, Architecture, and the Art of Living
The festival will also feature conversations and dialogues with scholars and practitioners, exploring themes of art, architecture, and the broader philosophy of living that Santiniketan continues to inspire.
Evenings Marked by Music and Dance
Each evening will be enriched with music and dance performances, carrying forward rhythms shaped by the poet’s enduring spirit and the cultural legacy of Santiniketan’s creative environment.
Event Details
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Uttarayan |
| Presented By | Karu (@karu_india) |
| Dates | 13–15 February 2026 |
| Venue | Alka Jalan Foundation, Daga Nikunj, 25/1 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata |
| Focus | Design heritage of Santiniketan and its founding masters |
| Programme | Exhibitions, design showcases, performances, conversations |
| Highlights | Craft makers, scholar dialogues, music and dance evenings |
Takeaway
With Uttarayan, Karu offers a space of learning, making, and renewal—revisiting Santiniketan’s design heritage not as nostalgia, but as a living tradition that continues to offer clarity and meaning in the present.
