Welcome to Dhvani @ UCD

A student-run initiative to celebrate Carnatic music at UC Davis and beyond

Upcoming Events

Journey of Dīkṣitar: A Musical Discourse Celebrating 250 Years of Sri Muddusvāmi Dīkṣitar

Join us in honouring the legendary composer Sri Muddusvāmi Dīkṣitar, one of the revered Trinity of Carnatic music, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at VEDA Temple.

Dhvani at UC Davis is proud to present a musical discourse exploring the life, compositions, and spiritual journey of Dīkṣitar from 3:00–5:00 PM at VEDA Temple, Milpitas.

Please join us for this special presentation showcasing showcasing four of the Bay Area’s most accomplished musicians and gurus! 

✨🎶 Featuring: ✨🎶

Vid. Sri Srinath Bala– Mridangam 

Vid. Sri Hari Devanath– Vocal 

Vid. Sri Shivakumar Bhat– Vocal 

Vid. Smt Sandhya Srinath– Violin 

Event Details: 

🗓 Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026

🕕 Time: 3 PM to 5 PM

🏫 Venue: 475 Los Coches St., Milpitas, CA, 95035

🎟 Tickets: $15 per Guest, $50 for a 4-pack, $10 for students*

Previously Hosted Artists From India

Charumathi Raghuraman

Sikkil Gurucharan

Ramana Balachandran

Anantha R Krishnan

Lalgudi GJR Krishnan

Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi

  • A picture from an outdoor fundraiser concert spring 2024.
  • A picture from fall 2024 Diwali event on campus
  • A picture from a jam session

Check out our past events!