1. Deepotsav’s Seventh Edition: Celebrating India’s Culture.
2. Diverse Artistic Showcase: Artists from Across India.
3. Global Exposure: Featuring Kathakali, Garba, and Chhau Dance.
Ayodhya, Nov 09: The seventh edition of Ayodhya’s Deepotsav, scheduled from November 9 to 11, promises to be a grand celebration of India’s cultural wealth. This iconic festival will showcase performances by artists hailing from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, offering a vivid tapestry of the nation’s rich and diverse heritage.
The main stage in Avadhpuri will come alive with artists presenting a kaleidoscope of art forms. From the mesmerizing Kathakali of Kerala to the spirited Garba of Gujarat, the Deepotsav will introduce global audiences to the captivating Chhau traditional dance.
“India’s culture will be on full display at Bharat Kund, Guptar Ghat, Birla Dharamshala, Ramghat, and Ramkatha Park in the sacred city of Ayodhya from November 9 to 11,” stated an official.
Preparations for Deepotsav are in their final stages, and Ayodhya’s festival of lights is all set to once again highlight its unique spiritual significance on the global stage.
This year’s Deepotsav is also extending its platform to rural artists specializing in Dhobia and Faruahi dance forms, which were on the verge of fading into obscurity. Additionally, the event will feature the enchanting Braj traditional dance in the holy city of Ram’s Ayodhya.
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During Deepotsav, Braj artists will captivate the audience with their cultural expressions and language, bridging the legacies of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. The renowned Kumar Vishu will also grace the occasion with his soulful Bhajan performance.
The seventh Deepotsav of Ayodhya is poised to be a melting pot of diverse Indian languages, dialects, and cultures, beautifully showcasing the essence of the nation.
Furthermore, the event will showcase performances by artists from Ayodhya’s 12 Ramlilas, and the tribal dance of Sonbhadra will leave a lasting impression. Munna Lal and his team from Azamgarh will enthral the audience with the Dhobia dance, while Rajesh Sharma and his team from Mathura will grace the stage with the mesmerizing Peacock dance.
The Rai dance of Jhansi will grace the sacred land of Ayodhya, offering a captivating performance, and the audience will have the opportunity to witness the Ram-Hanuman Sena tableau.
As the stage brings together talents from various provinces, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the fertile soil of Awadh, Kunjiraman will mesmerize the audience with the Kathakali dance from Kerala, Sharad Chandra Singh will introduce the captivating Sindhi Cham dance from Sikkim, and Mandeep Roof from Jammu and Kashmir will offer a cultural glimpse of his state through dance.
Gandi dancers from Chhattisgarh, Garba dancers from Gujarat, Dal Khai dancers from Odisha, Dholu Kunitha dancers from Karnataka, and Kalbeliya dancers from Rajasthan will all perform at the feet of Lord Ram.
The festivities will also offer a taste of diverse cultures associated with different languages and styles throughout the state, including regions like Lucknow, Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Bhadohi, Gonda, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Barabanki, Ambedkar Nagar, Akbarpur, Sultanpur, Jhansi, and Banda. This means that listeners will be immersed in a rich tapestry of styles, including Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Braj, and Bundelkhandi, making Deepotsav 2023 an unparalleled celebration of India’s cultural diversity.
