37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025: A Grand Celebration of Dance & Literature
The 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025, organized by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, concluded successfully in New Delhi. This six-day festival was a landmark event, featuring the world’s first-ever Kathak Literary Festival along with seminars, exhibitions, and captivating dance performances. The festival showcased all major Kathak gharanas—Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, and Raigarh—through performances by distinguished artists. The event also focused on royal patronage, evolution of Kathak bols, and literary documentation, making it an unforgettable celebration of both the artistic and intellectual aspects of Kathak.
Notable attendees
Eminent performers and scholars
Special guests included,
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025: A Grand Celebration of Dance & Literature |
Organized By | Kathak Kendra, New Delhi (Sangeet Natak Akademi) |
Duration | Six days |
Location | New Delhi |
Key Highlight | World’s first-ever Kathak Literary Festival |
Additional Features | Walk-through exhibition, seminars, book fair, dance concerts |
Major Kathak Gharanas Represented | Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, Raigarh |
Renowned Attendees | Dr. Vinay Sahashrabuddhe, Maharaj Pusparaj Singh, Dr. Amarendra Khatua, Dr. Sarita Pathak |
Key Performers & Scholars | Pt. Ramlal Bareth, Dr. Puru & Vibha Dadheech, Dr. Shovana Narayan, Saswati Sen, Vishal Krishna, and others |
Grand Finale Venue | Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi |
Special Guests on Final Day | Smt. Amita Prasad Sarabhai, Dr. Sandhya Purecha |
Leadership | Directed by Smt. Pranaame Bhagawati |
Impact | Strengthened the literary and artistic legacy of Kathak |
Future Vision | Expanding the global presence and intellectual depth of Kathak |
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