The yoga capital of the world · Ganga aarti and riverside retreats

Live singer in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, where the Ganga emerges from the mountains, is known for yoga, meditation, ashrams, rafting and an evening aarti that draws thousands.

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Uttarakhand

Music for the venues of Rishikesh

Rishikesh is about 20 kilometres from Jolly Grant airport and 240 from Delhi; the band usually flies into Dehradun.

  • Bhajan and kirtan evenings by the Ganga
  • Yoga and wellness retreats
  • Riverside resort weddings
  • Adventure-group campfire nights

Your live singer in Rishikesh

Rishikesh is the gateway to the Himalaya and the setting of the Beatles’ 1968 visit to an ashram. The Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula footbridges, the Triveni Ghat aarti and the many yoga schools make it a place of both pilgrimage and international wellness tourism, while rafting on the Ganga draws the adventurous.

Music is a regular part of retreat life. Kirtan sessions, bhajan evenings and satsangs are held in the ashrams, and the cafés along the river host acoustic nights. A singer whose repertoire includes Hindi devotional songs, Sufi music and acoustic classics fits comfortably.

Rishikesh is a vegetarian, alcohol-free town, and the rules are strict near the river. Resorts outside the town limits, in Shivpuri and along the highway, have their own policies and host weddings and corporate events.

The year in Rishikesh

The International Yoga Festival in March, Mahashivratri, the Kanwar yatra in the monsoon and the autumn retreat season mark the calendar. The rafting season runs from September to June, and winter is cool and calm.

What Rishikesh hosts expect

The pace is gentle and the dress modest. Respect for the river and the ashrams is expected, and amplified music is limited. A soft, devotional or acoustic set is the right fit.

Kirtan and acoustic songs for Rishikesh

The riverside sound is calm. A yoga retreat evening might use Hare Krishna kirtan, Om Namah Shivaya and Shri Ram Jai Ram, and then drop into acoustic Hindi songs such as Ilahi and Kun Faya Kun. Campfire nights by the river favour guitar songs from the Indian and English traditions, all within the quiet hours of the town.

Venues and planning in Rishikesh

Rishikesh’s programmes take place in ashrams and yoga centres along the Ganga, in riverside camps for groups, and in resorts beyond the town towards Shivpuri and Narendra Nagar, which host weddings and corporate retreats under their own licences.

The town itself is vegetarian and alcohol-free, and music near the ghats is limited to devotional programmes. Camps by the river have basic power, so equipment is light. The band flies into Dehradun and drives about forty minutes, planning around the evening aarti crowds.

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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 Rishikesh.

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

Often asked for

  • Tu Jo Mila
  • Tum Hi Ho
  • Kabira
  • Channa Mereya
  • Kesariya
  • Agar Tum Saath Ho
  • Tera Ban Jaunga
  • Apna Bana Le

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Rishikesh

  • 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 Rishikesh: your questions

Not within the main town; resorts outside the limits follow their own licences.

Yes. Retreats often include a kirtan or acoustic night.

Bhajans, aarti, Sufi songs and gentle acoustic numbers.

In March, in Rishikesh.

Footbridges over the Ganga, landmarks of the town.

Yes, from September to June.

The ghat in Rishikesh where the evening aarti is held.

No. Rishikesh is a vegetarian, alcohol-free town, so events here are calm, family-led evenings.

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