On 29th September 2012, Allahabad Music Club came into existence in the culturally rich, literarily alive, and musically vibrant city of Allahabad — now known as Prayagraj. This historic city, once declared the capital of India, holds spiritual significance as the confluence of the Ganga, Jamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, earning it the revered title of Teerthraj Prayag.
A group of musically inclined individuals — Shri. Bhupendra Shukla, Shri Amitabh Garg, Adv. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Ghanshyam Misra, Shri Tarun Chaturvedi, Ms. Deepti Chaturvedi, Shri Brij Raj Tiwari, Ms. Prabha Das, and others — came together with the vision of creating a platform that would deliver high-quality music performances at least once a year. Their aim was not only to celebrate music but also to nurture local talent and harness the therapeutic power of music to help people overcome anxiety, stress, and depression.
About Allahabad
Prayagraj, formerly and colloquially known as Allahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court being the highest judicial body in the state. As of 2011, Prayagraj is the seventh most populous city in the state, thirteenth in Northern India and thirty-sixth in India, with an estimated population of 1.53 million in the city.
Prayagraj lies close to Triveni Sangam, the “three-river confluence” of the Ganges, Jamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati. It plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. The city finds its earliest reference as one of the world’s oldest known cities in Hindu texts and has been venerated as the holy city of Prayag in the ancient Vedas. Maharishi Bharadwaj heard Ram Katha from Bramharishi Yagyavalkya for the first time in this city.
Prayagraj is an international tourism destination, second in terms of tourist arrivals in the state after Varanasi. The city is very well connected by Air and Rail, the city is known for the yearly month long bathing festival at the confluence of these three rivers ,called Magh Mela Parv , six yearly bathing festival called Kumbh Mela Parv and every twelve yearly bathing festival known as Mahakumbh or Poorn Kumbh Parv. Prayagraj in 2025 hosted the world’s largest event The Mahakumbh, the holy event which went on for 45 days, and was attended by approximately 600 Million people.
The city is home to the famous Allahabad University, established in 1887, it is sometimes reffered to as Oxford of the East. The nickname reflects the university’s reputation for academic excellence and its historical importance in India’s educational landscape. The university has produced eminent writers, poets, scientists, academicians, lawyers & judges including a President and two Vice-Presidents, three Prime Ministers, and other influential leaders in various fields.
Upcoming Events
Salil Chowdhury : The Harmonious Maestro
Salil Chowdhury was a visionary music composer, lyricist, and poet known for blending Indian classical and folk music with Western harmonies. A master of multiple instruments, he brought a rich, orchestral sound to Indian cinema. Collaborating across languages and regions, his timeless compositions left a profound impact on the musical landscape of India.
Shailendra: The Voice of the People
Shailendra was a gifted Hindi film lyricist whose poetry blended simplicity with emotional depth. Known for capturing the voice of the common man, his lyrics reflected life’s joys and sorrows with honesty and grace. A key figure in Indian cinema’s golden era, he worked with composers like Shankar–Jaikishan and Salil Chowdhury, leaving behind a legacy of timeless songs.
Past Tributes
Jagjit Singh
Gulzar
Anil Biswas
Shankar Jaikishan
Madan Mohan
C Ramchandra
Kapoors
O P Nayyar
Burmans
Glimpse Of Previous Events
SANIDHYA ( initiative by AMWS)
Regular visits to orphanages, old age homes, and schools, offering support through health check-ups, psychological counselling, distribution of food, medicines, books, daily essentials, and uplifting moods through dialogues and music sessions.
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- Volunteer for visit
- Donate books, medicines or items
- Sponsor a sanidhya session