The abode of Jagannath · Rath Yatra and a sacred beach

Live singer in Puri

Puri, on the Bay of Bengal, is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimages, with the Jagannath temple at its centre and a beach that pilgrims and tourists share.

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Odisha

Music for the venues of Puri

Puri is about 60 kilometres from Bhubaneswar airport, an hour and a half by road; the railway connects it to Kolkata and Delhi.

  • Devotional evenings for pilgrim groups
  • Beachfront hotel weddings and receptions
  • Rath Yatra programmes
  • Sand-art festival evenings

Your live singer in Puri

The Jagannath temple at Puri, with its tall spire and the Nilachakra flag, is among the holiest places in Hinduism. Non-Hindus may not enter, but the Grand Road outside, where the great chariots roll each year at the Rath Yatra, is open to all. The sea, the sand-art of Sudarsan Pattnaik and the nearby Konark Sun Temple draw visitors.

The town’s music is devotional: jagannath bhajans, Odia kirtans and the Gita Govinda of Jayadeva sung in the temple. Hotels on the Marine Drive host weddings and group programmes, and pilgrim groups from Gujarat, Maharashtra and the north often ask for a bhajan evening.

The town follows strict food and dress customs, and the crowd at the Rath Yatra is vast. Programmes are planned for the cooler months and around the temple’s rituals.

The year in Puri

The Rath Yatra in June or July is the climax, and Snana Yatra before it. The winter months are best for travel, with the Puri Beach Festival in November. Summers are hot and the monsoon brings storms.

What Puri hosts expect

Modest dress, vegetarian food near the temple and respect for the rituals are expected. A devotional start suits the setting.

Songs for the Jagannath town

Evenings in Puri belong to the Lord. Jagannath bhajans, Hare Krishna kirtan and Achyutam Keshavam begin a group dinner, followed by relaxed Hindi songs for family members. Beach-resort receptions can run a longer set of romantic songs, and the sand-art festival evenings suit simple acoustic melodies.

Venues and planning in Puri

Puri’s events use hotels on the Marine Drive and Chakra Tirtha Road, with beach lawns for receptions, and dharamshalas and guest houses for pilgrim groups. The Jagannath temple’s precinct follows strict customs.

Puri is about an hour and a half from Bhubaneswar airport. The Rath Yatra brings enormous crowds and closes roads, and the beach festival in November adds visitors. Beach lawns are windy, so stages are covered.

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Live music in Puri for every event

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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 Puri.

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

Often asked for

  • Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon
  • Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai
  • Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet
  • Pehla Nasha
  • Tujhe Dekha Toh
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Dil To Pagal Hai
  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Puri

  • 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.

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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.

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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 Puri: your questions

A festival in June or July when the deities travel in giant chariots through the town.

Yes, at a hotel or dharamshala.

Hotels with private beach lawns host receptions within their limits.

No, but the Grand Road outside is open to all.

A November festival with sand art, music and food.

About an hour by road.

The cremation ghat and beach area near the Puri temple.

Hotels and resorts along the beach host small functions and dinners, and the beach itself is best kept for photos. Rath Yatra brings huge crowds, so hosts avoid those dates for a private event.

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