Shilpgram Utsav reached the height of cultural epitome tonight, as some of the best folk artists and dancers widened the glory of this annual cultural festival by their extra ordinary performances. The classic tale of Sri Krishna Leela by South African group led by Verushka Pather and Siddhi Dhamal by the Kutch based Indo-African tribe ‘siddhis’ overwhelmed the crowd.

Verushka Pather

Not only this, several other performances including Pung Dhol Cholam (Manipur), Shankh Vadan (Odissa), Bhand Marsi ( Punjab), Samai ( Goa), Bihu Dance (Assam), Mayur Dance ( Uttar Pradesh), Mardani Jhoomar ( Jharkhand) and Manganiyar, and Bhapang from Rajasthan, also earned several round of applauses.

It was just another freezing night, but the jam packed auditorium of Shilpgram spread warmth and excitement; the scene certainly lacks words, so better check these photographs and sense the thrill.

Photographs by Sayeed Ahmed and Rahul Soni.

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