Srinagar is brimming with excitement as the much-awaited three-day interstate cultural festival kicks off today at Tagore Hall, promising a vibrant celebration of India’s artistic diversity and unity.
Organized by the Delphic Council of J&K in collaboration with the Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages, J&K, and NZCC, the event aims to celebrate the spirit of togetherness through music, dance, art, and painting competitions featuring students and artists from across the nation.
“The festival is not just an exhibition of art, craft, and culture — it’s a celebration of India’s shared identity,” said the organizers, emphasizing how such platforms nurture mutual understanding and cultural harmony.
The festival brings together an impressive lineup of artists, intellectuals, and cultural enthusiasts from Jammu & Kashmir and other states, reflecting a true blend of India’s diversity.
Day two promises to immerse audiences in the soulful rhythms of Kashmiri Sufiyana Mousiqee performed by Ustad Mohammad Yaqoob Shaikh, while folk legends Gulzar Ahmed Ganai and Abdul Rashid Hafiz will enchant with traditional Chakri tunes. Vikram Sirohiwal from Chandigarh will offer a mesmerizing Sufi performance, adding a northern flavor to the celebration.
The festival will also feature performances by renowned singers like Darmesh Nargotra, Waheed Jeelani, Deepali Wattal, and Assad Anjum, who will together create an atmosphere of unity, peace, and celebration.
An exhibition of Basohli Miniature Paintings and traditional artworks will further highlight India’s timeless artistic heritage, connecting the old with the new.
Beyond entertainment, this festival carries a deeper message — one of cultural connection, peace, and tourism. It’s a reminder that music, art, and expression have the power to bridge hearts beyond regions and religions.
As Srinagar opens its heart to the colors of creativity, the festival becomes a living testament to India’s cultural soul — a journey where art becomes the language of unity and hope.
