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Shekhawati Shines: 10th Heritage Fest Celebrates Women
30 Jan
Summary
- The VHAH Fest recently concluded in Rajasthan, celebrating heritage and healing.
- This 10th edition highlighted the crucial role of women in shaping cultural heritage.
- Ramgarh Shekhawati, once a hub for Sanskrit and Ayurvedic medicine, hosted the event.
The 10th Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing Festival (VHAH Fest) concluded on January 26, 2026, in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan. This five-day event from January 22-26 showcased art, dialogue, music, and cultural exchange across the town's historic sites.
The festival, organized by MOHAR and the Shruti Foundation in partnership with UNESCO and INTACH, marked a decade of cultural revival. Under the theme 'Women in Heritage,' it opened with a UNESCO panel discussing women's roles in cultural memory. Programming included musical evenings by Ila Arun and dance productions.
Healing traditions were central, with interactive sessions on traditional medicine and emotional intelligence. Workshops on crafts, book launches, and performances also took place. The festival aimed to revive Shekhawati's creativity and healing traditions, presenting it as a 'Habitat of the Future.'
The event celebrated Raas, Rang, and Reet, inviting participation in Ramgarh's artistic ecology. With restored havelis reopening, the region is poised for a future shaped by community creativity, heritage, and healing.
