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Artists
Eminent living legends who carry forward India's classical heritage — many of them Padma awardees and SNA, AIR, ICCR alumni.
Living Legends · Meeting Students
India’s classical heritage,on American campuses.
SPIC MACAY USA is the United States arm of a 49-year-old, non-profit, voluntary student movement — bringing the masters of Indian classical music, dance, yoga, and heritage into American university classrooms.
Est. 1977USA Chapter2026 Edition
“The aim is not just music — it is the inward journey towards perfection.”
Dr. Kiran Seth · Founder
Nishkaam Seva
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02 · Reach
The numbers behind the movement.
Founded in 1977 in Delhi, SPIC MACAY today operates one of the largest cultural-education networks in the world — and the USA chapter is a rapidly growing extension of that mission.
5,000+
Programs annually
1,500+
Partner institutions
800+
Cities & towns
3 Lakh+
Students reached / year
25+ Indian states·USA · Australia · UAE · Europe·IITs · IIMs · AIIMS · KVs · JNVs
03 · Four Pillars
We are a movement of four pillars — collaborating to reach every student.
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Institutions
Student organizations within US universities running active SPIC MACAY chapters, hosted on campuses.
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Supporters
Financial supporters from organizations and prominent individuals who share our values, including the Indian Embassy in the USA.
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Volunteers
University students, early professionals, and senior coordinators who believe in Nishkaam Seva — selfless service.
04 · How it works
Lecture-demonstration:artist meets student.
Pioneered by SPIC MACAY, the lec-dem format brings classical arts directly to young audiences in a clear, accessible way — dispelling the misconception that classical arts are difficult to understand.
Our core event format
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Lec-dem & concerts
Masters of diverse art forms visit university campuses — they perform, demonstrate, and interact informally with students.
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Workshops & intensives
Multi-day deep-dive workshops led by gurus across classical and folk art forms.
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Yoga, meditation & cinema classics
Wellbeing modules and curated screenings that broaden the lens beyond music and dance.
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Conventions & online series
An annual immersive convention plus year-round online interaction series for global audiences.
05 · Voices
Carried forward by those who believe.
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Have every child experience the inspiration and mysticism embodied in Indian and World heritage.
Dr. Kiran Seth
Founder, SPIC MACAY · Padma Shri
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We aspire to revive and preserve India's dying art forms — much like saving a tiger, we save the Rudra Veena.
Dr. Kiran Seth
Founder & Trustee
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The lec-dem format presents Indian classical arts in a clear, accessible way — dispelling the misconception that classical arts are difficult to understand.
SPIC MACAY Volunteer Network
Across 1,500+ institutions worldwide
06 · Join the Movement
Find your space.Join the movement.
Whether you’re a university student, an artist, an educator, or a supporter — there’s a place for you in SPIC MACAY USA. Reach out and we’ll find the right way to get you involved.