A special cultural festival called Cauvery Meets Ganga Utsav was held at CCRT Dwarka, Delhi as part of the Ministry of Culture’s Amrit Parampara series. Numerous impressive displays were witnessed during its final day. Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal attended the event held on Kartavya Path. The festival held on 2-5 November 2024 provided a vibrant showcase of India’s traditional and folk arts, embodying the essence of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The festival series, Cauvery Meets Ganga, showcased a spectacular display of South Indian music and dance in North India, organized by autonomous bodies of the Ministry of Culture such as Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kalakshetra, and CCRT. The event, influenced by Chennai’s renowned Margazhi Festival, displayed the rich cultural heritage of India with its traditional and folk arts.
The Ministry of Culture expressed pride in presenting this series. Special focus has been placed on revitalizing traditional art forms. Particularly those artistic expressions that are at the brink of disappearing. During the two-year celebration of Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, this festival was imbued with a sense of national pride, connecting his legacy to the festival’s theme of cultural harmony.
The fourth and last day of the festival ended with a vibrant showcase of India’s diverse cultural heritage. The night at Kartavya Path started off with an energetic folk show by the renowned Perumanoor Nerarivu group from Kerala, showcasing the vibrant folk heritage of the region. Next was a heartfelt Hindustani vocal performance by Jayatirtha Mevundi from Karnataka, showcasing Karnataka’s traditional roots.
The performance by renowned sarod musicians Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Aman Ali Bangash, and Ayan Ali Bangash was captivating. Ending the night at Kartavya Path, the Bharatanatyam performer Meenakshi Srinivasan from Tamil Nadu captivated the crowd with her graceful and precise dance, showcasing the beauty and spiritual essence of this age-old art form.
The event at CCRT Dwarka started with a stunning Kathak show by Kathak Kendra and Shastravat Ravan, displaying a compelling representation of the art. Sandhya Manoj then followed, taking the audience on a journey into the rich Indian musical traditions with his performance of Southern Kritis. The night at CCRT Dwarka ended with Rakesh Chaurasia from Maharashtra captivating the audience with his flute melodies.