Srinagar, known for its breathtaking beauty and deep cultural roots, is ready to host a vibrant three-day interstate cultural festival starting today at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
The much-awaited festival, organized by the Delphic Council of J&K in collaboration with the Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages, J&K, and NZCC, promises to be a grand celebration of India’s diversity — through music, dance, art, and painting competitions.
According to the organisers, the event aims not only to showcase the richness of Indian art and culture but also to celebrate the cultural unity and creative spirit of the nation. “This festival is about bringing hearts together, allowing artists from different states to find a shared rhythm of peace, love, and creativity,” they said.
The event features a star-studded lineup of performers — from Ustad Mohammad Yaqoob Shaikh’s Kashmiri Sufiyana Mousiqee to folk melodies like Chakri, presented by Gulzar Ahmed Ganai and Abdul Rashid Hafiz. The soulful Sufi renditions of Vikram Sirohiwal from Chandigarh will add to the spiritual aura of the event.
The festival will also feature performances by renowned singers Darmesh Nargotra, Waheed Jeelani, Deepali Wattal, and Assad Anjum, turning the Tagore Hall stage into a melting pot of musical traditions.
Adding another layer of artistic depth, an exhibition of Basohli Miniature Paintings and traditional artworks will also be on display, providing art lovers with a glimpse into India’s visual storytelling heritage.
Beyond its artistic charm, this festival serves a higher purpose — acting as a bridge between Jammu & Kashmir and the rest of India, fostering peace, understanding, and renewed interest in the region’s cultural and tourism potential.
At its core, this event is a reminder that art and culture have the power to connect where words cannot — to unite where divisions exist, and to celebrate the harmony that defines our shared humanity.
