1 musician
Solo
Just Dharmik and the room.
Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.
The coral islands of the Arabian Sea · Lagoons, permits and quiet
Lakshadweep is a union territory of coral atolls off the Kerala coast, with turquoise lagoons, Muslim fishing communities and tightly managed tourism.
Lakshadweep
Agatti has an airport with flights from Kochi; visitors need an entry permit, which the host or the tour operator arranges.
Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand islands, though only ten are inhabited. The islands are coral atolls with blue lagoons, white sand and coconut palms, and the population, largely Muslim, speaks Malayalam and Mahl. Tourism is limited and controlled, to protect the reefs and the culture.
Local music includes Kolkali, a stick dance, Parichakali, a shield-and-sword dance, and Lava, a dance performed with drums. The community celebrates Eid and Muharram, and visitors who join respectfully are welcomed.
Events are few and small, and require permits and careful planning. Alcohol is not available on most islands. An acoustic Hindi and Sufi set for a group at a resort or on a lagoon-side deck is the usual request.
The season runs from October to May. Eid and Muharram are the main local occasions. The monsoon brings rough seas and travel disruptions.
The islands are conservative and quiet. Modest dress, respect for local customs and gentle music are expected.
The lagoon resorts suit light acoustic sets: Tum Hi Ho, Raabta, Phir Le Aya Dil and Kun Faya Kun, with no loud dance block. Where local artists are invited, a Kolkali or Parichakali performance opens the evening. The set stays respectful of the islands’ customs and ends early.
Events in Lakshadweep are held at the islands’ resorts and guest houses, mainly on Agatti and Bangaram, and on beaches and lagoon decks with the resort’s permission. Groups are small, and programmes are arranged through the tour operator.
Entry permits are required, flights from Kochi are few and ferries depend on the sea. The band keeps the setup acoustic and portable. The season is October to May, and the islands’ conservative customs shape the programme.
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Why Dharmik
Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.
Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.
From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.
The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.
Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.
Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.
Formats
1 musician
Just Dharmik and the room.
Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.
2 musicians
A melody instrument for extra warmth.
Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.
3 musicians
Rhythm joins the melody.
Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.
4 musicians
A real band feel, no big stage needed.
Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.
6 musicians
Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.
Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.
How it works
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.
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.
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.
The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.
Worldwide and remote
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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Maharashtra
Virar West
702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global CityGujarat
Rajkot
Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani ChowkGujarat
Dwarka
T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi DwarkaGujarat
Porbandar
Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar RoadGujarat
Ahmedabad
Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, VishalaLocal FAQs
Yes. Visitors need an entry permit, usually arranged by the tour operator or resort.
Not on most islands, except at the resort on Bangaram.
October to May.
Mainly Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti, with permits arranged in advance.
A small acoustic set can be arranged with the resort and the tour operator.
Usually a small group. Accommodation on the islands is limited and entry needs a permit, so events here are intimate gatherings at the resort, with an acoustic set rather than a full band.
By a flight from Kochi of about an hour and a half.
Malayalam, with Jeseri and Mahl on some islands.
Only basic equipment, so the band brings a compact acoustic setup on the flight from Kochi.
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