The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture is set to celebrate its 38^th Foundation Day with a vibrant cultural showcase on 17^th, 18^th and 19^th March 2025 at the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi. The three-day event will feature performances by acclaimed artists, reflecting the richness of India’s artistic and cultural traditions.

The event will be graced by esteemed dignitaries and distinguished cultural luminaries, including Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Former MP, Rajya Sabha & Trustee, IGNCA; Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, President, IGNCA; and Padma Vibhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Trustee, IGNCA. Also in attendance will be Padma Shri Dr. Daya Prakash Sinha, Trustee, IGNCA; Padma Shri Dr. Bharat Gupt, Academician and Renowned Musicologist, Trustee, IGNCA; and Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA.

On 17^th March 2025, at 6:00 PM, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural Studies & Development, will present a Symposium on Haveli Sangeet. The session, conducted by Acharya Shri Ranchhodlalji Goswami, an eminent musicologist and expert in Haveli Sangeet, will explore its historical depth, devotional significance, and impact on Indian classical music.

On 18^th March, the evening will commence at 6:00 PM with ‘Adi Anant’, an Indian contemporary dance presentation blending Kalaripayattu and Chhau, performed by Anveshana Group under the design, direction, and choreography of Sangeeta Sharma. At 7:00 P.M., celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist Ronkini Gupta will take the stage for a soulful performance.

On 19^th March, the celebrations will continue with an evening of Indian folk traditions. At 6:00 P.M. Padma Shri Begam Batool, an eminent Bhajan, Folk & Maand singer, will enthral the audience with her performance. This will be followed by Veer Nritya and other folk dances of Uttarakhand, presented by Subhash Devradi & Group at 7:00 P.M

IGNCA warmly invites you to be part of this momentous celebration and share in the joy of India's diverse cultural expressions.

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