Mahakumbh 2025: Cultural extravaganza blending patriotism and spirituality to mark Republic Day
Devotees and tourists at Mahakumbh will witness a grand cultural extravaganza blending spirituality, patriotism and the essence of Indian heritage on the occasion of Republic Day on Sunday as part of the ongoing ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’ event. Sanskriti Ka Mahakumbh, organized by the Yogi government, was inaugurated on January 16.
The Department of Culture has lined up vibrant performances across the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, and Triveni pandals. The highlight of the day will be a performance by renowned Bollywood singer Sadhana Sargam at the Ganga Pandal, promising to captivate the audience with her melodious tunes.
Republic Day to feature diverse cultural events at Mahakumbh
On January 26, a series of patriotic events will be organized at Mahakumbh to mark Republic Day. Devotees from across India and abroad will have the opportunity to experience the rural culture of Uttar Pradesh through performances of Faruahi, Birha, and Alha.
Simultaneously, they can immerse themselves in the joy of Kuchipudi, violin recitals, classical singing, instrumental music, and dance. The Culture Department has meticulously planned these events to make Republic Day celebrations truly unforgettable.
Devotees at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj | Photo courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri
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Main events to be held on Republic Day Ganga Pandal
Sadhana Sargam- Bollywood Singer
Deepika Reddy (Hyderabad)- Kuchupudi
Shri Kala Ramnath (Maharashtra)- Violin- Sangeet Academy Awardee
Triveni Pandal
Snehlata Mishra (Delhi)- Classical/Semi-Classical Vocal
Ravi Shankar Upadhyay (Delhi)- Classical/Semi-Classical Instrumental (Pakhawaj Instrumental)
Kantika Mishra (Lucknow)- Classical/Semi-Classical Dance (Kathak)
Ashutosh Pandey (Kanpur)- Bhajan
Yamuna Pandal
Abha-Vibha Chaurasia (Madhya Pradesh)- Hindustani Vocal
Ms. Priya Venkataraman (Delhi)- Bharatnatyam
Sandeep Malik-Kathak
Rajan Tiwari (Banaras)- Bhajan
Omkar Nath Awasthi (Unnao)- Alha
Sudarshan Yadav (Chandauli)- Birha
Pratima Yadav (Ambedkarnagar)- Awadhi singing
Ramhit (Gorakhpur)- Faruwahi
Rajnish (Pilibhit)- Tharu tribe
Saraswati Pandal
Ashok Bhatia (Mumbai)- Madhav drama stage
Manoj Yadav (Lucknow)- Bhajan
Akhilesh Mishra (Lucknow)- Bhajan
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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