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Maha Kumbh Mela: ‘Sanskriti Ka Maha Kumbh’ To Showcase Grand Cultural Festival From 16 January

The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela will likely feature a grand cultural festival, ‘Sanskriti ka Maha Kumbh’ (Cultural Maha Kumbh), from 16 January to 24 February.

The event will highlight India’s diverse cultural heritage with captivating performances by acclaimed artists.

The main stage, Ganga Pandal, will showcase performances by renowned artists from across the country, including a special presentation by Shankar Mahadevan on the opening day.

Cultural programs will commence at the Yamuna and Saraswati Pandals on 16 January, while the Triveni Pandal will host cultural melodies starting 21 January.

On the inaugural day, Bollywood singer Shankar Mahadevan will captivate the audience at the Ganga Pandal, while students from Kashi’s Sanskrit schools will present Mangalacharan at the Yamuna Pandal.

The Saraswati Pandal will spotlight the traditional art form of Nautanki, with Padma Shri Ramdayal Sharma and his 30-member team performing the story of Lord Krishna’s friendship with Sudama.

The Ganga Pandal, with a capacity of 10,000 spectators, will serve as the main venue for this celebration of devotion and heritage.

Located at Sector-1 Parade Ground, it will be the center for grand performances by India’s leading artists.

Additionally, Triveni, Yamuna, and Saraswati Pandals, each accommodating 2,000 people, will feature performances by artists from Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country.

Main Events On 16 January

Ganga Pandal

  • Prof. Ritwik Sanyal (Varanasi): Classical/Light Classical Singing
  • Vichtrananda Sween (Bhubaneswar): Odissi Dance
  • Kushal Das (Kolkata): Sitar
  • Shankar Mahadevan (Mumbai) & Ravi Shankar (Uttar Pradesh): Bhajans/Light Music

Yamuna Pandal

  • Children from Sanskrit Schools, Varanasi: Mangalacharan (Devotional Offering)
  • Sanya Patankar (Rajasthan): Classical Singing
  • Sahiram Pandey (Gonda): Alha Singing (Traditional Ballads)
  • Sarita Mishra (Lucknow): Folk Singing
  • Ramprasad (Prayagraj): Birha Singing (Traditional Folk Songs)
  • Piyusha Kailash Anuj (Delhi): Bhajans
  • Arushi Mudgal (Delhi): Odissi Dance
  • Amarjeet (Sonbhadra): Tribal Folk Dance

Saraswati Pandal

  • Saurabh Banodha (Sonbhadra): Bamboo Musical Instruments
  • Shweta Dubey (Varanasi): Bhajan Singing
  • Shruti Malviya (Lucknow): Bhajans/Folk Singing
  • Padma Shri Ramdayal Sharma (Delhi): Krishna-Sudama Nautanki

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