TCS Ruhaniyat is a music festival organised by Banyan Tree Events that features the works of Sufi saints and mystics from around the world. Carriers of living spiritual and cultural traditions including fakirs, Bauls, Kabirpanthis, qawwals, shabad singers, Warkaris, zikir-jari singers and folk exponents from across India perform at the festival, which has also featured artists from Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, Iran, Mongolia, Norway, Senegal, Siberia, Sudan and Turkey since its launch in 2001. The festival is held in collaboration with Tollygunge Club in Kolkata, Empress Gardens, Telengana Tourism and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS).
Ruhaniyat has travelled to several Indian cities such as Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Raipur.
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1. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.
2. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers or boots (but make sure they are worn in).
3. Layer garments: The auditorium can get cold, so it is good to have a sweater or a scarf.
4. Carry a small bag, if you want to go home with goodies (books from the bookshop or snacks from the cafe)




