ARADHYAM • CELEBRATION OF INDIAN ART & CULTURE

Invest in India’s Cultural Future

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION BEHIND ARADHYAM

DIAC Performing Art & Culture Foundation (DIAC Foundation) is a Section 8 company registered under the Indian Companies Act of 2013, incorporated on 16th November 2017. The organization is committed to providing direction to Indian art and culture, especially in the domain of performing arts, through bold and visionary initiatives that help individuals from remote regions develop themselves through Art & Culture.

The main objective of Art & Culture, as promoted by DIAC, is to foster creativity, individual expression, and cultural understanding through artistic activities. It plays a crucial role in cultivating cultural awareness and preserving traditional practices, serving as a medium for intergenerational transmission of artistic knowledge and appreciation. As such, it is essential for young and impressionable minds to receive proper exposure to the arts during their formative years.

Although there are numerous possibilities for growth and learning, many people lack access to these opportunities due to poor communication infrastructure or time constraints. DIAC seeks to bridge this gap by offering supportive facilities and platforms for those who have a genuine desire to learn and grow in the arts. The goal is to shift the balance between mental development and technological advancement in remote areas, ensuring the preservation of traditional art forms.

The idea behind Aradhyam is More Than a Festival. A Cultural Ecosystem. India possesses extraordinary artistic traditions, yet access to structured platforms, mentorship, recognition and opportunities remains uneven — particularly for young and emerging artists outside major cultural centres.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

LEGAL STATUS

DIAC Performing Art & Culture Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organization registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956, with incorporation dated 16th November 2017. The foundation is duly recognised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.

CSR ELIGIBILITY

DIAC is eligible to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds under Section 135 of the Companies Act. Our activities align with Schedule VII, focusing on education, art and culture promotion, rural development, and skill enhancement.

MSME REGISTRATION

DIAC is a registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), enabling us to collaborate with government and private institutions for socio-cultural development initiatives and skill-based training programs.

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

DIAC is certified under ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ensuring high standards, transparency, and operational efficiency in all our cultural and educational initiatives.

80G & 12A TAX EXEMPTION

The foundation is registered under Sections 80G and 12A of the Income Tax Act, enabling donors to claim tax exemptions on contributions and ensuring transparency in financial governance.

ARADHYAM Workflow

Talent → Guru → Institution → Platform → Recognition → Opportunity

DISCOVER

Identify talented young and emerging performers through structured outreach and competitions.

NURTURE

Connect promising talent with mentors, Gurus, workshops and developmental opportunities.

PRESERVE

Encourage younger generations to learn, practise and appreciate Indian classical, folk and traditional performing arts.

CELEBRATE

Create prestigious platforms where emerging performers and established masters can share the cultural ecosystem.

CONNECT

Bring together schools, artists, Gurus, cultural institutions, corporates and communities.

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Why Support Aradhyam ?

YOUNG ARTISTS

Exposure, mentorship, recognition and performance opportunities.

STUDENTS

Confidence, creativity, discipline and cultural literacy

GURUS & CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS

Opportunities to mentor, perform and transmit knowledge.

SCHOOLS

Structured cultural engagement and talent development opportunities.

COMMUNITIES

Greater access to Indian performing arts and cultural participation.

TRADITIONAL ART FORMS

Greater visibility, documentation and intergenerational continuity.

Aradhyam is not only another Cultural Event / Concert / Competition,

This is the National Cultural Talent Development & Heritage Impact Platform.

This makes Aradhyam considerably more fundable
than positioning it merely as a concert.

CSR Programme Areas

1. ARTS EDUCATION

Support cultural learning and exposure among children.

2. RURAL & UNDERSERVED TALENT DISCOVERY

Support outreach beyond metropolitan cultural ecosystems.

3. SCHOLARSHIPS

Fund training opportunities for promising artists.

4. GURU–SHISHYA MENTORSHIP

Support mentorship and transmission of traditional artistic knowledge.

5. CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION

Support Indian classical, folk and traditional performing arts.

6. WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ARTS

Programme design and beneficiary data support the objective.

7. CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE & DIGITAL ACCESS

Support recording, digital archives, training platforms and wider cultural access

CSR FUNDING MODEL

SPONSOR 100
YOUNG ARTISTS

Funding supports auditions, mentoring, workshops and performance opportunities.

ADOPT A DISTRICT

Corporate partner supports the entire Aradhyam talent-development programme within one district.

ADOPT A SCHOOL
CLUSTER

Support cultural talent discovery across a group of schools.

ARADHYAM
SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Support promising artists who face financial barriers.

GURU MENTORSHIP
PROGRAMME

Fund masterclasses and mentorship.

CULTURAL HERITAGE
DOCUMENTATION FUND

Support recording/documentation of artists, traditions and performances.

NATIONAL TALENT
PLATFORM

Support selected young artists reaching the national stage.