Jaipur, October 13 (Patrika English News ). Monday marked the seventh day of the 28th Lokrang Mahotsav organized by Jawahar kala kendra. A unique atmosphere of folk culture was seen on this occasion. As the evening began, traditional folk songs of Rajasthan started resonating in the intermediate auditorium and the audience got lost in the colorful splendor of folk art. This delightful festival of diverse culture will continue till October 17, in which artists from many states of the country will give their performances in the coming days. At the same time, the people of Jaipur who are coming to shop in the National Handicraft Fair going on in Shilpgram are attracted by the attractive home decor items, wooden handicrafts and costumes of South India. In this fair, people were also seen doing shopping related to the festivals of Diwali.
In the middle, the program started with Langa singing presented by artist Bundu Khan Langa and group from Barmer, where he welcomed the evening with songs like ‘Ayo Re Heli’ in Raag Khameti on Sindhi Sarangi and Khadtal rangat. Along with this, songs of welcome and auspiciousness of the wedding procession were presented, spreading the flavor of Rajasthani culture. After this, Songi Mukhwatte folk dance was presented by the artists from Maharashtra which thrilled the audience. Artists put on big masks and enacted scenes of worship of their idol.
Young artistes of Rajasthan gave an example of traditional customs by presenting Chari dance. Holding a pot on her head, she demonstrated balance and gave a captivating performance on the song ‘Main To Nachba Ne Aayi Sa’. Talwar Raas was presented by artists from Gujarat where the dancers performed a traditional performance dedicated to Goddess Durga using swords. Rajasthani artists gave a captivating presentation of peacock dance. Artists dressed as peacocks spread the joy of the arrival of the rainy season on the song ‘Morio Accho Bolyo Re Aadni Raat Mein’. After this, the folk dance Lavani presented by Maharashtra mesmerized the audience with its fast and choreographic moves.
Suryavardhan Singh of Rajasthan showed his unique style in Bhavai, in which a wonderful confluence of rhythm and emotion was seen. Kishanlal and the group presented a lively dance while playing drums and thali, in which a wonderful mix of rhythm and enthusiasm was seen. Artists from Bharuch Ratanpur, Gujarat presented Siddi Dhamaal in the style of African tribal group. Baba Gor was worshiped in this presentation with unique costumes and songs in African language, which proved to be an exciting experience for the audience. In the last performance of the evening, the artists from Rohtak, Haryana performed Ghoomar, a traditional dance wearing Borla on the forehead, Kanthi around the neck, 25–30 meter long daman and silver bangles on the feet, on the song ‘Nandi Ke Bira’.
Balam Choto So and Magic in Shilpgram…
Here in Shilpgram, a fascinating glimpse of folk dance performances with the colors of the National Handicraft Fair was seen. Sardar Rana and group artists presented Balam Choto So dance, the beauty of Rajasthani culture left everyone emotional. Along with this, Ravana Hatha playing, Kachhi Ghodi, magic show, Rana Ram’s drum playing, Pad Dangal of Mukesh Kumar and group, Sanwarmal Kathak and folk artists, Chakri dance (Shivnarayan and group), Bhawai dance (Gautam Parmar and group), Chari (Virendra Singh and group), Chakri dance (Mamata and group) were presented here. In Lok Jagran, Sahil Jinawat presented bhajans and Fakira Khan Bishala Manganiyar group presented folk songs.
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