The Ministry of Culture is set to organize a gram cultural event at the Ganga Pandal, at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. It will see renowned artists from across the country mesmerize devotees with grand presentations of music, dance, and art from 7th - 10th February.

The main highlights of the event would include performances by famous artists like Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly on 7th; Renowned singer Kavita Krishnamurti and Dr. L. Subramaniam on 8th; Suresh Wadkar and Sonal Mansingh on 9th; and, On 10th, celebrated singer Hariharan.

In addition, prominent artists from various Indian classical dance and music traditions will make the evening at the Mahakumbh musical and grand.

Cultural Programme Schedule at Ganga Pandal:

February 7:

- Dona Ganguly (Kolkata) – Odissi Dance

- Yogesh Gandharv & Abha Gandharv – Sufi Singing

- Suma Sudhindra (Karnataka) – Carnatic Singing

- Dr. Devki Nandan Sharma (Mathura) – Rasleela

February 8:

- Kavita Krishnamurti & Dr. L. Subramaniam – Light Music

- Preeti Patel (Kolkata) – Manipuri Dance

- Narendra Nath (West Bengal) – Sarod Performance

- Dr. Devki Nandan Sharma (Mathura) – Rasleela

February 9:

- Suresh Wadekar – Light Music

- Padma Shri Madhup Mudgal (New Delhi) – Hindustani Classical Music

- Sonal Mansingh (New Delhi) – Odissi Dance

- Dr. Devki Nandan Sharma (Mathura) – Rasleela

February 10:

- Hariharan – Light Music

- Shubhada Varadkar (Mumbai) – Odissi Dance

- Sudha (Tamil Nadu) – Carnatic Music

Maha Kumbh 2025 is not only a grand festival of devotion and faith, but it is also establishing itself as a global platform for Indian culture, music, dance, and literature. The events at the Ganga Pandal will present a living form of India's rich cultural traditions, allowing devotees to experience this magnificent festival in both spiritual and cultural forms.

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