The Batish family relocated to Santa Cruz, California in 1973. Pandit Shiv D. Batish and his wife Smt. Shanta Batish, the founding elders of the family, established Batishs as a center for Indian culture. Over the course of nearly 50 years in the same location, the center has made significant cultural and business contributions to Santa Cruz and the Bay Area as a whole. Presently, the center also maintains a strong presence on social media platforms. Currently, Batishs is under the guidance of Shiv and Shanta Batish's children, namely Ashwin Batish, Ravi Batish, Surendra Batish, and Meena Batish. They are actively working towards bringing numerous creative musical projects to fruition and releasing them to the world.
Mina is delightful. Great place for quirky little gifts for a woman, or women that you love to love.
July 2019
Without exception, wonderful service and friendly connection each time I've been here. Ashwin and family are gems to the Santa Cruz music culture. Highly recommend for music lessons and a beautiful in house store of goods from India.
November 2017
The most lovely energy and feel pervade this space. There is an intense sweetness about the store and all who are within. I visit when I come to SC, which isn't often, but it is very spiritually gratifying to see people like this and experience this type of goodness and music.
