Indore in Rhythm: Drum Circle Joy in the Cleanest City of India
- Shreya Guleria
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Indore isn’t just India’s cleanest city — it’s also one of the most spirited. With a bustling food scene, a youthful population, and a deep-rooted sense of community pride, Indore is naturally suited for something as soulful and interactive as a drum circle.
And now, from its universities and IT hubs to its parks and cafés, Indore is starting to groove to the collective rhythm of community drumming.

A City That Loves Celebration
Known for its sarafa nights and street food that fuels friendships, Indore has always had a celebratory vibe. It’s a city where people gather often — to laugh, to share, to bond.
Drum circles are now becoming:
An extension of this celebration culture
An outlet for stress in the growing urban pace
A new-age form of therapy for young and old
A creative tool for community and wellness events
“In Indore, we celebrate everything — from food to friendship. Drumming just adds music to that celebration.”— Community facilitator, Vijay Nagar
The Student Pulse: Creative, Curious, and Ready
With institutions like IIM Indore, Devi Ahilya University, and numerous design and tech schools, the youth in Indore are open to exploring what’s new and meaningful.
Drum circles are being embraced by:
College clubs for bonding, ice-breaking, and open mics
Mental health workshops for emotional release
Youth festivals and street art events
Entrepreneurs and creators looking for mindful breaks
“The jam felt like therapy and a party at once — you don’t get that in most student events.”— IIM Indore student
Wellness in Motion
Indore’s fitness and wellness community is also on the rise — with yoga studios, nature retreats, and therapy hubs flourishing in the city.
Drum circles are now finding a place in:
Sound healing and rhythm therapy sessions
Women’s wellness events focused on stress release
Guided emotional resilience workshops
Elderly engagement programs in gated communities
“I saw a group of 60-year-olds rediscovering joy — no phones, no words, just rhythm.”— Holistic therapist, AB Road

Drumming for the Workplace
As Indore’s corporate and IT sector grows — especially with the Super Corridor developments — HR teams are exploring drum circles as part of their employee engagement strategies.
Benefits they’re seeing:
Ice-breaking during team offsites
Burnout relief for high-performing teams
Creative confidence-building in leadership training
Diversity and inclusion workshops with rhythm at the core
“In a 45-minute session, people from different departments bonded like never before.”— HR lead, IT Park Indore
📍Where to Find Drum Circles in Indore:
Rajwada and White Church areas – public jam sessions
IIM Indore, SGSITS campuses – youth rhythm collectives
Wellness and yoga centres in Vijay Nagar and New Palasia – guided sessions
Start-up zones and co-working hubs on AB Road – mid-week rhythm breaks
Community spaces like cafes, gardens, and lakefronts – pop-up events
Indore has always known how to gather and how to celebrate — and now it’s learning how to drum. One beat at a time, people are shedding inhibitions, laughing louder, and syncing up with strangers. In a city full of warmth, drum circles are turning up the volume on community.
Because in Indore, rhythm isn’t just heard — it’s shared.
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