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Vadodara Dance Festival Ignites Cultural Celebrations
9 Feb
Summary
- Nrityaparva 2026, a three-day classical dance festival, begins Monday.
- The festival marks over four decades of engagement with performing arts.
- It coincides with 150 years of Vande Mataram and other cultural milestones.
The city of Vadodara will commence its esteemed three-day Indian classical dance festival, Nrityaparva 2026, on Monday. Held at the C C Mehta Auditorium at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), this event represents over four decades of commitment to the performing arts in the region.
This year's festival is particularly significant as it aligns with several cultural milestones. These include the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the 125th birth anniversary of Prof C C Mehta, and the 140th anniversary of the faculty of performing arts.
Nrityaparva 2026 will showcase talented dancers from across India and internationally. The festival's program will emphasize the crucial balance between discipline and interpretative freedom that has shaped Indian performing arts throughout history. Additionally, a tribute will be paid to the late Shri Joravarsinhji Jadav for his contributions to folk traditions.
