“The Dryness of Rajasthan’s Sand Makes Its People Compassionate; It Is Not Water but Tales of Valor that Float in Its Lakes” – Chetan Audichya
Udaipur: A three-day Lok Kala Sangam festival organized by Sanskar Bharati concluded on Sunday at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur.
Speaking at the Lok Chaupal session during the event, Udaipur-based artist Chetan Audichya remarked, “Such is the essence of Rajasthan that the dryness of its sand makes its people compassionate. The desert may have little water, but the hearts of its people are moist with emotion. Our pride lies in the fact that in the waters of our lakes float the stories of our heroes.” He delivered his address on the theme ‘Rajasthani Folk: The Indigenous World of Mind, Soil, and Tradition.’
The chief guest of the festival was the Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Haribhau Bagde, while the distinguished guest was Dattatreya Hosabale.
On the occasion, Tilak Gitai stated that there is not a single university in the country offering a structured curriculum in traditional arts. Renowned theatre personality Arun Prakash Vyas emphasized that unless folk traditions are practiced in their original form, society will continue to face various challenges. Anshu Harsh, Editor of Simply Jaipur magazine, highlighted the importance of folk beliefs in our daily lives. Dr. Vivek Bhatnagar, Director of Pratap Gaurav Research Center, delivered a lecture on the Indian concept of folk life.
Among the distinguished attendees at the grand folk festival were Jaipur District Collector Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni, Dr. Indushekhar Tatpurush, Narayan Singh Rathore (Peetal), Dr. Geeta Samod, Taneraj Singh Sodha, and Dr. Amitaraj Goyal.
Organized for the first time in Rajasthan on such a scale, the Lok Kala Sangam featured programs covering all aspects of folk life. A captivating art exhibition titled “Chitraan Ro Aangan” showcased the works of painters from across the state. The festival also featured folk bhajans, folk dances, folk singing, and performances of various traditional musical instruments, drawing significant attention.
Experts from different parts of the country spoke on the significance of Rajasthan’s folk traditions. Various sessions were organized on themes such as the Indian concept of folk life, folk worldview and social systems, the indigenous realm of Rajasthani mind, soil and tradition, tourism and environment, innovation in folk art heritage, folk deities and social harmony, and the internal and external cultural dimensions of folk life as the foundation of family values.
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