Samarpan is a distinguished performing arts organisation based in Cardiff, UK, committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Indian classical arts. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Leena Menon and Dr. Santosh Nair, Samarpan began as a Bharatanatyam dance school but has since evolved into a dynamic cultural hub integrating both music and dance.
Focusing on performance, learning, and outreach, Samarpan provides high-quality training in Bharatanatyam and Indian music while creating opportunities to showcase these art forms through professional performances and community events. Our organisation is dedicated to fostering creativity, preserving cultural heritage, and inspiring audiences and participants across South Wales with the beauty and depth of Indian classical arts.
UTSAV - International Festival for Indian Performing Arts in Wales returns with an extraordinary evening celebrating the richness of Indian classical arts. Experience a mesmerising Bharatanatyam performance by world-renowned dancing diva Priyadarsini Govind, followed by a soulful Carnatic music concert by the acclaimed vocalist Chaitra Sairam. Priyadarsini Govind is one of India’s most celebrated Bharatanatyam artistes, acclaimed for her exceptional artistry, expressive abhinaya and deep commitment to tradition in a contemporary world.
