Khairagarh: The three-day “Khairagarh Mahotsav 2025,” held in the Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district of Chhattisgarh, concluded with great fanfare on Friday night. The grounds of the Indira Kala Sangeet University reverberated with outstanding performances by artists from India and abroad, captivating the audience. Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka, Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal, and Khairagarh MLA Yashoda Verma were present at the closing ceremony.
On the first day of the event, a special jugalbandi between American Professor Benjamin Boone and Vice Chancellor Professor Lovely Sharma, along with performances by tabla player Pt. Gaurishankar Karmakar, Vrindavan singer Vidushi Aastha Goswami, and the Sonha Badar group, captivated the audience. Thousands of spectators attended this three-day cultural festival.
MP Brijmohan Agrawal, who attended the closing ceremony, said that he had initiated this festival while serving as Culture Minister, and that it was a matter of pride to be a part of it again after so many years. He spoke of working together to bring the university to world-class recognition. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lovely Sharma presented proposals related to the university’s arrangements to His Excellency the Governor, and was assured of prompt resolution.
The final leg of the festival saw a unique confluence of classical music and folk tunes. Classical singing by Pt. Harish Tiwari, sitar playing by Padma Bhushan Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee, Ram’s Shakti Puja by Vyomesh Shukla and group, and a folk-cultural presentation by Dudhmongra, led by Dr. PC Lal Yadav, kept the audience captivated until late at night.
On the second day, Raja Aryavrat Singh graced the stage as the chief guest. Recalling the historical contributions of his ancestors, who donated to the university, he inspired the students to pursue their art with dedication and hard work. The program, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Lovely Sharma, also honored them for their innovations by the Atmanirbhar Khairagarh Abhiyan. Group performances by the students, including sitar, sarod, violin, and tabla, further enlivened the program.
This three-day festival, adorned with melody, rhythm and folk traditions, once again proved that Khairagarh has the potential to take the heritage of art and music to new heights.
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