In March 2026, renowned Indo-Caribbean artist Kries Ramkhelawan delivered a powerful live performance at the Dew Mandir in The Hague, Netherlands—one of the most important Hindu cultural centers in the Dutch diaspora.
The performance took place during the sacred Navratri / Ram Navami celebrations, a major religious festival marked by prayer, bhajans, and community gatherings.
Kries Ramkhelawan, a Surinamese-born artist with a career spanning decades, is known for preserving and elevating Baithak Gana, bhajans, and classical Indo-Caribbean music traditions. His live presence at the mandir brought together devotees and music lovers in a deeply spiritual atmosphere, blending devotion with cultural heritage.
Videos from the event show him performing alongside musicians in an intimate temple setting, where traditional instruments and soulful vocals created a strong connection with the audience.
The 2026 Holland mandir concert highlights the continued importance of artists like Ramkhelawan in keeping Hindustani musical traditions alive within the global diaspora, especially in countries like the Netherlands with strong Surinamese-Indian roots.