Welcome to this website!
Mandar and Dakshayani are based in Pune and they are the founders of Baithak Foundation, a not for profit organisation based in Pune working to promote Indian Classical Music. On this website, you will discover what they are up to and their writings about their experiences, stories and insights.
Happy reading!
Mandar Karanjkar
Mandar is a believer in power of music as a tool for overall human development. Mandar is an alumnus of the reputed Government College of Engineering, Pune- COEP. After completing his B.Tech, Mandar worked in the corporate world for a few years and quit his job to pursue his study of Indian Classical Music. He co-founded Baithak Foundation along with his wife Dakshayani. Baithak presently works with more than 25 schools in 3 cities across India.
Through his consulting firm Seed Shower, Mandar consults with start-ups and well established companies and helps them to chalk out their communication goals and strategy. Mandar has written three books and two more are in the making. He is a TEDx speaker and conducts trainings for companies and organisations of global repute.
Dakshayani Athalye
Dakshayani is a co-founder of Baithak Foundation and has authored two books.
A lawyer by education, she later completed her masters degree in Education from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
She is the CEO at Baithak, responsible for various projects. She is a super cook, a Gardner and avid reader.
Drushya, Darshak and Drashta : The Three Modes of Our Existence
Life in general is full of diversity. If we observe people around us, there is so much diversity in terms of what we do and how we do it. Some people believe in earning riches for themselves while some get
What is Art and What Makes it Timeless?
What is Art? Can I call any expression art? If I can sing beautifully, is that an art? Or, if I can hold a pencil in my hand and draw something captivating, is that worthy of being called an art?
21st Century Crises Hovering Over Indian Classical Music
In ecosystem of any art form, one individual can play multiple roles; for example, I am a student of Indian classical music, I perform very rarely and I am an avid listener. As a listener of this magical art form
Kabir Ke Dohe : पिसती चक्की देख दिया कबीर रोय
पिसती चक्की देख दिया कबीर रोय। दुई पाटन के बीच साबूत बचा न कोय।। Meaning : Kabir cries when he looks at these grinding wheels, churning endlessly (Pisati Chakki) and mercilessly, crushing everyone in between them, not sparing anyone.
COVID-19 and the past and future of the Humanity
A lot has been said and a lot is being said about COVID-19. Experts and stakeholders from different fields- science, medicine, environment, economics, education etc. have been talking about the virus and how it’s going to impact our lives in
Key to Happiness : A Few Insights from Ashtavakra Mahageeta
Ashtavakra Muni can be said to be one of the most rational sages we ever had in India. We often think that spirituality is very thinly related to rationality. The root of this misconception lies in the fact that we,
Freddy
An Illustrated book on Pt. Firoz Dastur.
Freddy is an illustrated book on life of child actor and Kirana Gharana Maestro Pt. Firoz Dastur.
The book is richly illustrated and contains insights about Dastur Ji’s music and personality beyond music. Published by The Watering Can Foundation, Freddy was released at the prestigious Sawai Gandharva Music Festival. What makes Freddy more engaging is the use of QR codes through which readers can listen to short clips of Dastur Ji’s singing and demonstrations.
Freddy was featured in The Hindu by eminent journalist Gouri Dange. Click Here to read the article.
The book is available on Amazon. Click Here to order your copy.
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I love understand classical music but sometime I listen to it and it feels good.
hi mandar ,myself prashant from mumbai
i read about jaganath kunte from your site .. i also read their books..i satisfied…
but i want to meet JAGANATH KUTE … if your having their phone number/ address… plz mail it to me on mail id…. papatil25@gmail.com… my contact no is 9967021050
…. thanks
Dear Mandar
Just got to know about your blog from your dad today at Silvassa. He is my dad’s best friend. Like the way you write on our blog. I also blog in Hindi on my Health blog http://www.nirogikaya.com
Happy Blogging !
Thanks so much Dr. Trivedi ji. I will certainly check your blog. Will keep in touch for sure!
मंदार जी नमस्कार !
मी व माझे काही मित्र मुकुल जींचे खूप चाहते आहोत… त्यांची मैफिल विनामूल्य ठाणे परिसरात आयोजित करायचा आमचा विचार आहे … याबाबत आपण काही मार्गदर्शन करू शकाल का ? तसेच , कृपया मुकुल जिचे काही recordings असतील तर आपण पाठवू शकाल का ?
सचिन रमाकांत भुर्के
sbhurke923@gmail.com
आपण स्वामिजी Jagganath Kunte बडधल लिहिले आहे. मी त्यांची गेल्या 10 दिवसात सारे videos पाहिले. very impressive.
म्हणुन मला स्वामिजी Jagganath Kunte ची सर्व पुस्तके विकत घ्यायची आहेत मला.
कुठे मिळतील ती पुस्तके?
मी राहतो canada मध्ये.
दुकानाचे नाव आणि टेलीफोन / ईमेल जर तुमहला माहिती असेल तर please कळवाल का ?
Thank you>
Your work also is impressive – keep it up. At this young age its amazing work that you and Ms Athalye are doing.
Regards
Vinod Divekar
Mandak: Found your site today (searching for Kabir Dohas). I read a few postings of yours; am very much interested in your book (The Kabir Way), but it is not available. How can I get a copy?
Dear Sir,
I will get in touch with you through an email to figure out how to make the book reach you 🙂
Thanks for your comment!
Mandar