cultural heritage festival
Kaveri Meets Ganga Utsav is a unique symbol of cultural festival organized by the Amrit Parampara Series of the Ministry of Culture at CCRT Dwarka, Delhi. On the last day, everyone saw many wonderful speeches. On this occasion, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal were present at the function organized on official occasions. This wonderful festival, held from November 2 to 5, 2024, provides a rich understanding of India’s traditions and folk art, embodying the spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
The ‘Cauvery Meets Ganga Utsav’ series organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kalakshetra and CCRT, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture, presented a colorful program of South Indian music and dance across North India. Inspired by the famous Margazhi Mahotsav in Chennai, the event showcased India’s diverse cultural heritage through traditional and folk arts.
Movement to protect traditional art forms
The Ministry of Culture said that it is a matter of pride to be able to launch this series of works. Particular attention is given to the revival of traditional art forms. Particularly those art forms that are on the verge of extinction, the festival resonates with national pride as part of the two-year commemoration of Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, highlighted by the message of cultural unity conveyed through the festival legacy.
At the end of the fourth and last day of the festival, one sees living proof of the richness of Indian cultural traditions. Mission Road Night kicked off with an exciting folk performance by Kerala’s renowned Perumanoor Nelarivu troupe, which brought to life the rich folk traditions of the state. This was followed by a soulful Hindustani vocal performance by Jayateertha Mevundi of Karnataka, which brought out the essence of Karnataka’s traditional heritage.
Wonderful performances by artists
The great sarod players Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Aman Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash gave mesmerizing performances. Meenakshi Srinivasan, a Bharatanatyam artiste from Tamil Nadu, concluded the evening on her way to her duties, mesmerizing the audience with the grandeur and precision of her dance. Showcasing the beauty and spirituality of this ancient art form.
Audiences captivated by impressive Kathak performance
The celebrations at CCRT Dwarka kicked off with an impressive Kathak performance by Kathak Kendra and Shastravat Ravana, which painted a powerful portrayal of this art form. Sandhya Manoj then takes the audience into the soulful depths of Indian musical tradition through her rendition of southern compositions. The evening at CCRT Dwarka concluded with a flute performance by Rakesh Chaurasia from Maharashtra, whose tunes won the hearts of those present.
