A Platform for Academic Studies, Research, Propagation and Archive of India's Performing Arts
The Indian Performing Arts Study & Archive Society is an institution dedicated to the scholarly exploration, research, fervent propagation, and comprehensive archive of India's multifaceted performing arts heritage. This platform shall serves as a repository and conduit for academics, practitioners, and aficionados, fostering a profound appreciation and safeguarding the nation's diverse artistic e
xpressions. It shall facilitate in-depth research, documentation, and the widespread dissemination of knowledge and information pertaining to Indian music, dance, theatre, and indigenous folk traditions. Conceived and initiated by the thespian, researcher, and scholar Tamal Mukherjee, the society aims to bridge the gap between traditional practices and contemporary scholarship. His vision emphasizes rigorous academic engagement alongside practical preservation, training and propagation, ensuring these art forms thrive for future generations. The society's work includes formal training, archiving historical materials, organizing seminars, workshops, and publications, and supporting collaborative research projects.