Sankritilaya is a nonprofit organization formed to promote India's Classical Music and Dance in North America. It is registered in State of California and is approved as a taxexempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3). Sankritilaya's mission is to contribute towards learning and appreciation of Indian Classical music and dance art forms in North America by organizing workshops and concerts by leading exponents of these art forms in North America, in collaboration with the local organizations and individuals espousing similar Cause of promoting Indian Classical finearts.