Baarish Season 2 | Chapter 2 Brings Shubha Mudgal and India's Monsoon Traditions to Delhi

A Cultural Celebration of the Rain

Delhi will welcome the return of Baarish Season 2 | Chapter 2 on Saturday, 8 August 2026, as Excurators presents the second chapter of its immersive monsoon-themed cultural experience at The Tivoli, Chattarpur. Powered by Aadyam Handwoven, the event brings together music, storytelling, puppetry, textiles, conversations and curated experiences that explore the cultural significance of the Indian monsoon. According to the organisers, Baarish remains India’s only immersive cultural event dedicated entirely to celebrating the many moods and memories associated with the rainy season.

Shubha Mudgal to Headline the Evening

The highlight of the evening will be a live performance by renowned vocalist Shubha Mudgal and her ensemble, presenting songs from the celebrated album Ab Ke Saawan. First released in 1999, the album blended Indian classical traditions with folk and contemporary influences and has continued to resonate with audiences over the years. During the concert, Mudgal will revisit compositions that explore themes of love, longing, hope and renewal, using the monsoon as a metaphor for memory and transformation. Widely recognised as one of India’s leading classical vocalists, Mudgal has also been honoured with the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian music.

Celebrating Diverse Cultural Traditions

Beyond music, the programme reflects the diversity of India’s regional traditions connected with the rains. The Ao Naga Choir will present traditional rain songs rooted in the oral heritage of Nagaland, offering audiences a glimpse into the musical traditions of Northeast India. Puppetshala Performing Arts will stage Garaj & Baras, a traditional puppetry performance led by master puppeteer MD Shameem, celebrating the joy of the monsoon through storytelling and movement.

The event will also feature a conversation titled Monsoon & Textiles, curated by Aadyam Handwoven, examining how weaving traditions across India have interpreted the colours, textures and rhythms of the rainy season through regional craftsmanship.

Excurators’ Vision for Baarish

Founded as a culture-led experiences company, Excurators curates festivals, heritage programmes and immersive public events that explore the intersection of music, storytelling, design and traditional arts. Its portfolio includes projects such as Timeless Ayodhya Festival, Banjara Experiences, and Dastaan-e-Akhtari. Through Baarish, the organisation seeks to create conversations between artistic traditions rather than presenting individual performances in isolation, bringing together practitioners from across India under a common seasonal theme.

Aadyam Handwoven’s Cultural Collaboration

Powering this edition is Aadyam Handwoven, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Group that works with weaving communities across India while supporting broader cultural programmes through its #CultureBeyondTextiles initiative. The collaboration reflects the brand’s continued engagement with music, craft and storytelling, positioning handloom traditions within wider conversations on India’s living cultural heritage.

By bringing together music, craft traditions, storytelling and regional cultural practices, Baarish Season 2 | Chapter 2 offers audiences an opportunity to engage with the monsoon as more than a seasonal phenomenon. Through collaborations across artistic disciplines, the event highlights how rain has shaped India’s cultural imagination and continues to inspire contemporary interpretations while preserving traditional forms of artistic expression.