The Geetanjali International Foundation is organising the 5th edition of the Sant Shiromani Surdas Mahotsav, a two-day cultural event in Delhi and Mathura, to mark the contributions of the 16th-century Bhakti poet, Sant Surdas. The event in Delhi will be held on December 30, at the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, starting at 6:30 PM. It will continue in Mathura on January 6, 2025, at Surdas Sadhna Sthali.
The event will feature performances rooted in classical dance and devotional music. The opening act will be a duet by Kathak dancers Karthika Unnikrishnan and Diksha Rawat, students of Pandita Uma Dogra, paying homage to Kathak legend Pandit Durga Lal.
This will be followed by a Bharatanatyam performance by Vidhushi Rama Vaidyanathan, known for her expertise in the classical dance form. Kathak exponent Vidhushi Rani Khanum will also perform, presenting compositions inspired by Sant Surdas’s works.
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The evening will conclude with a Jugalbandi performance by Vidhushi Rama Vaidyanathan and Vidhushi Rani Khanum, combining Bharatanatyam and Kathak to compositions of Sant Surdas.
Sant Surdas, an important figure in the Bhakti movement, is known for his devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Krishna. His works, including the Sur Sagar, remain significant in devotional literature.
When: December 30; 6:20 PM onwards
Where: C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi
Maximum temperature likely at 33°C; generally cloudy skies and moderate rain forecast for the day
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