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Est. 1974 · Official Wing
Creative & Performing Arts•പ്രാണഃ

Praanah

Fine Arts, Music & Cultural Society

The creative heartbeat of Calicut Medical College. Praanah oversees 6 specialized cultural wings, represents GMC at university festivals (KUHAS), curates the annual YUGA Arts Carnival, and nurtures artistic talents that have launched celebrated playback artists, choreographers, and directors.

320+
Active Artists
Singers, dancers & actors
24 Titles
KUHAS Gold Medals
State university meets
16 Shows
Annual Productions
Stage plays & concerts
4,000+
Festival Footfall
Annual arts carnival
Core Mandate

Our Mission

To celebrate the artistic soul of medicine, providing an inspiring creative sanctuary where musical virtuosity, classical dance, theatrical craft, and visual design thrive hand-in-hand with clinical rigor.

Horizon 2030

Long-Term Vision

To be South India's premier medical cultural collective, producing national-standard music, theatre, and films that illuminate the human condition.

Annual Ecosystem

Flagship Operations & Initiatives

FestivalMain Event

Annual YUGA Arts Carnival

5 days of high-voltage inter-batch competitions across 48 onstage and offstage cultural categories.

Initiative 01Official Program →
MusicActive

Symphony — The Medicos Band & Choir

Acoustic jam sessions, orchestral ensembles, and rock band competitions with dedicated sound production studio access.

Initiative 02Official Program →
DanceBi-Weekly

Natyarangam Classical Dance Academy

Masterclasses in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi conducted by distinguished classical exponents.

Initiative 03Official Program →
Visual ArtsExhibition

Chithrashala Medical Illustration & Art Expo

Public exhibition of anatomical drawings, canvas oil paintings, and digital art celebrating the beauty of biological sciences.

Initiative 04Official Program →