The capital of Nagaland · The war cemetery and the Hornbill Festival

Live singer in Kohima

Kohima, the hill capital of Nagaland, is the site of a famous Second World War battle and the base for the nearby Hornbill Festival.

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Nagaland

Music for the venues of Kohima

Kohima is about 75 kilometres from Dimapur airport, a two-hour drive on hill roads.

  • Hornbill Festival evening programmes
  • Church and community-hall events
  • Hotel receptions and corporate gatherings
  • Christmas concerts

Your live singer in Kohima

Kohima lies at 1,500 metres. The Kohima War Cemetery, with its epitaph “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today”, marks the 1944 battle that turned the war in Asia. The Naga Heritage Village at Kisama, nearby, hosts the Hornbill Festival.

The town is largely Christian, and its churches host large choirs. Weddings, birthdays and receptions are held in community halls and hotels, and live music is almost always part of them. The Naga youth are skilled in guitar, vocals and rock.

An acoustic set of English and Hindi songs works well, and a gospel number at the start is a fine touch. Festival weeks are crowded, and the band arrives early.

The year in Kohima

December is the high point. Spring is pleasant, and the monsoon brings landslides. Christmas and New Year are celebrated in every church and home.

What Kohima hosts expect

Good manners, modest dress and an early evening finish are expected. Sunday is a quiet day.

A festival-week set for Kohima

During the Hornbill Festival, evening stages welcome any music that makes the crowd dance. English and Hindi hits, a gospel number and a folk song by a Naga band make the evening feel local. A wedding in Kohima begins with a prayer and ends early.

Getting to Kohima and setting up

The nearest airport is Dimapur, about two hours by road on hill roads that are slow in the rains. An Inner Line Permit is required for non-residents and is arranged by the host. Equipment is usually hired locally, and Hornbill week requires early booking of rooms and transfers.

Venues and planning in Kohima

Kohima’s events use hotels, church halls and community halls, and the Kisama Heritage Village during the Hornbill Festival.

The town is about two hours from Dimapur airport. An Inner Line Permit is needed for visitors, and events are alcohol-free. Hornbill week in early December fills every room.

Choose your occasion

Live music in Kohima for every event

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See and hear it

Dharmik live, in pictures and songs

Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music in Kohima.

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Place
Kohima, Nagaland
Travel
Outstation: travel and stay planned with the quote
Formats
Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band

Often asked for

  • Kabhi Kabhi Aditi
  • Tum Se Hi
  • Khairiyat
  • Phir Le Aya Dil
  • Iktara
  • Lag Ja Gale
  • Chaudhvin Ka Chand
  • Mere Sapno Ki Rani

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Kohima

  • 01

    700+ live shows

    Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.

  • 02

    A wide Hindi repertoire

    Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.

  • 03

    Solo to full band

    From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.

  • 04

    Offices in five cities

    The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.

  • 05

    Worldwide and remote

    Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.

  • 06

    Clear plans on WhatsApp

    Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.

Formats

Which setup suits your event?

1 musician

Solo

Just Dharmik and the room.

Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.

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2 musicians

Duo

A melody instrument for extra warmth.

Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.

Ask about Duo

3 musicians

3-Piece

Rhythm joins the melody.

Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.

Ask about 3-Piece

4 musicians

4-Piece

A real band feel, no big stage needed.

Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.

Ask about 4-Piece

6 musicians

Full Band

Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.

Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.

Ask about Full Band

How it works

Booking in four steps

  1. 1

    Message or call

    Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.

  2. 2

    Agree the date and format

    Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.

  3. 3

    Plan the set and the day

    Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.

  4. 4

    Perform

    The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.

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Worldwide and remote

Not in India? The music travels.

Dharmik travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere in the world, live, over a video call or a stream.

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Our offices

  • Maharashtra

    Virar West

    702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
    Virar West, Maharashtra 401303
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  • Gujarat

    Rajkot

    Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
    Rajkot, Gujarat 360004
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  • Gujarat

    Dwarka

    T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
    Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
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  • Gujarat

    Porbandar

    Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
    Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
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  • Gujarat

    Ahmedabad

    Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007
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Local FAQs

Live singer in Kohima: your questions

In the first week of December at Kisama, near Kohima.

Yes, and many events begin with one.

By air to Dimapur and a two-hour drive.

A memorial to the 1944 battle of Kohima.

Yes, an Inner Line Permit, arranged by the host.

Mainly the Angami, along with members of many other Naga tribes.

Yes, English is the state’s official language, and Nagamese is the common spoken language.

They are cool for most of the year and cold in winter, and the town is hilly, so venues are compact. Audiences love country, rock and gospel music, so an English block sits well beside Hindi songs, and church events call for a respectful set.

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