South Goa remained culturally eclipsed for many years. Panaji, the capital city of Goa was the domain for cultural activities & South Goa remained in the background. Therefore, people in South Goa found it difficult to take advantage of these activities.

South Goa saw the revival of cultural activities through the birth of Kalangan – Centre for Performing Arts on 2nd September 1996 at Margao, the capital of Salcete province. Art lovers from Margao joined hands to join this totally non-commercial organisation, with the sole aim to promote cultural interest and make the new generation culturally aware and active. Kalangan was formally inaugurated at the hands of Shri Girish Karnad on November 14th, 1996.

KALANGAN is also affiliated to Gandharva Mahavidyala, Miraj and exams are held every year in the month of April. In addition to this, internal exams are held every six months.

In January, 1997 Kalangan expanded and introduced the faculties of Hindustani Vocal, Sitar, Harmonium, Tabla, Western Violin, Painting and Drawing. Kalangan has grown from a modest beginning of 40 students in Bharat Natyam classes to a stage today, where more than 600 students learn Bharat Natyam, Hindustani vocal, Carnatic Vocal, Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar, Violin, Drawing and Painting. This steady increase in the number of students from 49 to 615 amply demonstrates Kalangan is a well-established and renowned institution today, nurturing young talent, in the field of perfoming art.

Our Institute is registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 (Central Act 21 of 1860) on 20th August, 1997 under Registration No. 1115/GOA/97. We are aslo registered with Income Tax Department and all donations are exempted under section 80 G of Income Tax. We are also allowed to accept donations under FCA (Foreign Contribution Act).