‘Kaveri Meets Ganga’ - A Vibrant Celebration of Indian Cultural Heritage

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Kaveri Meets Ganga’ - A Vibrant Celebration of Indian Cultural Heritage

Why in news?

• The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival, a hallmark of cultural celebration under the Ministry of Culture’s Amrit Parampara series, concluded its final day with a vibrant array of performances at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka on 5th November,2024.

About the festival:

•  This enchanting festival, held from 2nd to 5th November 2024, highlighted the rich tapestry of India’s traditional and folk arts, embodying the spirit ofEk Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival series, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture’s autonomous institutions—Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kalakshetra, and CCRT—brought an extraordinary blend of South Indian music and dance to North India, while also celebrating northern artistic traditions. 
• Drawing inspiration fromChennai’s celebrated Margazhi Festival,this program showcased India’s diverse cultural heritage through a tribute to its traditional and folk arts.

Objective:

• The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival successfully showcased the richness of India’s cultural landscape, offering audiences an opportunity to witness some of the finest performances from across the country. 
• Through initiatives like Amrit Parampara, the Ministry of Culture continues to uphold and celebrate India’s cultural diversity, ensuring that traditional and folk arts thrive in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• As the festival draws to a close, the Ministry of Culture expresses its gratitude to all participating artists, partners, and the audience for joining in this celebration of India’s artistic heritage. 
• The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival has left an indelible mark, fostering a sense of unity and shared cultural pride among attendees.