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Rajasthan Foundation Delhi Chapter and Rajasthani Mitra Mandal celebrate folk traditions, music, dance and cultural heritage in the national capital
New Delhi, The historic Bikaner House in New Delhi came alive with the vibrant colours, music and traditions of Rajasthan as the Rajasthan Foundation, Delhi Chapter, and Rajasthani Mitra Mandal jointly organised a two-day Teej Festival as part of the ongoing 10-day Teej Mahotsav.
Held under the leadership of CA (Dr.) Ramavatar Kila, president of the Rajasthan Foundation, Delhi Chapter, the festival showcased Rajasthan’s rich folk culture, traditional attire, music, dance and the festive spirit associated with Teej.
For two days, Bikaner House resonated with Rajasthani folk songs and dance performances, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora living in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
The event provided a common platform for the community and offered the younger generation an opportunity to connect with Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, traditions and social values. The Rajasthani Mitra Mandal played an important role in making the event a success.
Call to preserve cultural roots
On the first day, Rohit Kumar, IAS, Chief Resident Commissioner of the Rajasthan government in Delhi, attended the programme.
Addressing the gathering along with Dr Ramavatar Kila, Kumar highlighted Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage and the importance of social unity. He urged members of the Rajasthani community to strengthen mutual interaction and participation and ensure that the state’s traditions and cultural values are passed on to the younger generation.
Among those present were Rajasthani Academy Chairman Gaurav Gupta, senior vice-president of Rajasthan Sanstha Sangh K.K. Nareda, Pravasi Raj Agarwal, Vimal Khandelwal and CA Vinod Kila, among others.
Folk performances enthral audience
A series of colourful cultural performances based on Rajasthan’s folk traditions and the Teej festival marked the celebrations.
Solo and duet performances featuring Teej songs and popular Rajasthani folk numbers connected the audience with the music and cultural traditions of Rajasthan.
A special highlight was the soulful singing performance by Sushila Kila and Anita Kila, which energised the gathering and drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Cultural celebrations continue on second day
The second day witnessed the presence of Rajasthan Sanstha Sangh President Navratan Agarwal Bikanerwala, ACP Devendra Saini, Dr Gaurav Gupta, Anmol Agarwal, Harmeet Lal Singh, Abhishek Jain, Shyam Sundar Agarwal and Anuj Agarwal, among others.
Singer Tejas Dhakad impressed the audience with his performance, followed by a solo presentation by Sushila Kila, whose soulful rendition added to the festive atmosphere.
The young performers from Mudra Studio then presented colourful and engaging dance performances, winning appreciation from the audience.
Participants honoured
During the concluding segment, CA (Dr.) Ramavatar Kila, president of the Rajasthan Foundation, Delhi Chapter, presented awards to participants and encouraged children, artists and performers.
He emphasised the importance of the younger generation’s participation in preserving and promoting Rajasthan’s art, culture and traditions.
Kila said Rajasthan’s culture is an invaluable heritage and an important part of its identity. Such programmes, he said, help Rajasthani families living in Delhi and neighbouring areas remain connected with their roots while providing an effective platform to introduce younger generations to the state’s traditions, cultural heritage and social values.
He also stressed the need to strengthen cooperation, interaction and cultural bonds within the Rajasthani community.
Bikaner House reflects the spirit of Rajasthan
Over the two days, Bikaner House was transformed by folk music, singing, dance, traditional attire and cultural performances. The enthusiastic participation of children, youngsters, senior citizens and families added to the vibrancy of the celebrations.
The festival concluded with a group photograph featuring guests, organisers, artists and participants.
The two-day Teej Festival, jointly organised by the Rajasthan Foundation, Delhi Chapter, and Rajasthani Mitra Mandal, emerged as a vibrant celebration of Rajasthan’s folk culture, music, traditions, community spirit and family participation, offering Delhi a colourful glimpse of the state’s rich cultural heritage.
