Pune,
March 07, 2026 : Known for its rich cultural heritage, Pune
witnessed opening of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidhyapeeth’s School of Kalayoga on
Friday, March 6 at Baner. The facility was inaugurated at the hands of Pujya
Swami Swaroopananda, Head of Chinmaya Mission and Chancellor of Chinimaya
Vishwa Vidyapeeth.

The
Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth is a truly unique institution where the timeless
Guru–Śiṣya Paramparā flourishes within a modern university framework. The newly
inaugurated School of Kalayoga at Baner will offer a rare and enriching
opportunity to learn Indian Classical Music in the Gurukul tradition, while
simultaneously earning a recognized university degree.

Speaking
on the occassion, Pramodini Rao, Director, Chinmaya Naada Bindu in Pune and
Head of School of Kalayoga, said, “India is known for its ancient wisdom and
knowledge systems. Connecting to our roots is certainly advantageous, as there
is so much experiential learning that is available, if only we were to seek
it.  As per Swami Tejomayananda, the
purpose of music is to elevate the arts, artists and audience to a higher level.
Music education should also focus on this aspect rather than just to cater to
honing musical skills.”

The
School of Kalayoga will offer a four year undergraduate program (BA Hons in
Music), a two year postgraduate program (MA in Music), and a doctoral program
(PhD in Music). The undergraduate and postgraduate programs will specialise in
Hindustani Vocal, Bansuri and Tabla. The doctoral program will be focused on
advanced research in performance, pedagogy, musicology, and Indian knowledge
systems.

All
the programs offered by the School of Kalaygoa emphaise on deep, immersive, and
personalized musical training. The systematic academic structure and research
orientation is great add on.

One
of the most distinctive features of the School of Kalayoga is its two-layer
teaching system which involves a Guru and assistant professors. The Guru is the
primary mentor guiding students in the traditional, experiential mode of
transmission. The assistant professors focus on teaching, supporting academic,
theoretical, and research-based learning. The dual approach ensures holistic
growth — combining embodied musical knowledge, rigorous practice (riyāz),
theoretical understanding, and research competence.

At
the School of Kalayoga, music is not merely a subject — it is a sādhana, a way
of life. The students are immersed in a rich cultural environment filled with
concerts, baithaks, festivals, and scholarly interactions.