A VIBRANT MEGH-MALHAR UTSAV ORGANIZED

A VIBRANT MEGH-MALHAR UTSAV ORGANIZED

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA-------------------------The 'Megh-Malhar Utsav' was organized on September 12th at the magnificent Hari Uppal Auditorium by Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir, Patna, under the aegis of the Department of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs, Government of Bihar. The event was inaugurated by Smt. Ruby (IAS), Director of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs.

The program commenced with a classical vocal recital by the renowned classical musician Rajendra Kumar Sijuar from Gaya (Bihar). Subsequently, students from various departments of Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir captivated the audience with diverse dance and musical performances.

Students from the Bharatanatyam department presented 'Pushpanjali' and 'Shivoham'; the Odissi department presented 'Varsharang'; the Folk Dance department performed the 'Kajri' folk dance; and the Kathak department presented 'Krishnamayi'. Additionally, Shri Vinod Kumar Pathak performed classical vocals, and students from the Folk Music department presented folk songs. Vinod Kumar Pathak mesmerized the audience with his renditions: "Dhar dhara aayo re badra..." in Raag Malhar (Teental); the Thumri "Ab ki sawan ghar aa ja, pardeshi saiya..." in Raag Desh; and "Udiyo re, kaga le aiyo sandeshwa... sone se chonch madhaungi..." in Addha Taal.

A Kathak dance program titled "Krishnamayi" also became a focal point of attraction for the audience, featuring performances by artists such as Sakshi, Jyoti, Ananya, Shreya Jha, Anshi, Divya, Naima, and Divyangana.

Additionally, artist Vaijayanti Mala performed a captivating dance set to "Sheesh Mukut, Banshi, tatha Kati Kakshani" in Teental.

The dignity of the event was enhanced by the presence of Administrative Officer Amrita Pritam; Mahmood Alam (Joint Secretary, Department of Art and Culture); theatre director Suman Kumar; Virendra Kumar Sinha; senior journalist Dr. Bindeshwar Prasad Gupta; Assistant Professors Sohini Priya, Mohini Priya, and Geeta Gupta; as well as teachers, students, and art enthusiasts from the Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir.