Welcome to
Aikyam
Celebrating 80 years of the United Nations
with a weekend of culture, heritage, music, and dance
at the historic Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Join us for a weekend of culture, music, and dance
Everything You Need to Know
Where
Ajanta & Ellora
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
Maharashtra
When
November 21-23, 2025
Friday through Sunday
Friday, 21st November 2025
Arrivals & welcome at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
Welcome dinner at Hotel Rama International (ITC)
An immersive evening of traditional Maharashtrian cuisine, textiles, folk music, and cultural performances
Saturday, 22nd November 2025 – Culture & Conversation
Morning: City sightseeing
Afternoon: Lunch followed by visit to Ellora for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Evening: A specially curated classical dance and music performance and talk
Dinner: Under the stars at Ellora
Sunday, 23rd November 2025 – Reflection & Departure
Morning: Guided visit to the Ajanta Caves
Lunch: On-site at Ajanta
Evening: Departure for Delhi and other destinations
What is Aikyam?
A celebration eight decades in the making
To mark 80 years of the United Nations, Sopaan presents Aikyam, a celebration of Oneness and Sustainability in consonance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Ajanta and Ellora, symbols of spiritual harmony and coexistence, provide the backdrop for Aikyam, a weekend event re-imagining their cultural and historical significance.
Proposed highlights include a ballet with the backdrop of the Kailasa Temple on peace and diversity, talks by eminent speakers, a culinary experience inspired by ancient food traditions, and a display of Maharashtrian handloom textiles.
Sopaan has partnered with UNESCO India and invited Mr. Timothy Curtis, Director of UNESCO's Regional Office in India, to deliver a keynote address at the Ellora event.
Dignitaries including Ambassadors and other diplomats representing their countries in India, patrons of art and culture, and eminent media will be invited for a weekend trip and taken on guided tours so that they can experience firsthand the importance of these caves as our shared heritage. Guests will also savour traditional Maharashtrian cuisine reinforcing sustainable practices. The entire weekend experience, including the talk and concert, will be non ticketed and non commercial.
Aikyam brings together the Union Ministry of Tourism, the Maharashtra State Government, UNESCO, embassies in india, international arts institutions, and corporate partners committed to reviving India’s cultural heritage.
