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Mohan Yadav Opens 13th Indian Harmonica Festival in Bhopal
Mohan Yadav opened a music festival in Bhopal.
The festival is for people who play the harmonica, also called a mouth organ.
About 200 musicians came from different Indian states.
This was the first time the festival was held in Bhopal.
The event took place on Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
The musicians performed for the audience and celebrated the instrument’s musical tradition.
Yadav welcomed the performers and praised a young artist named Siddhi Soni.
He said the festival would help encourage artists and support the idea of developing India through its heritage.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 13th Indian Harmonica Festival on October 2, 2026.
Around 200 harmonica artistes from different states participated in the event.
The festival, organized by the Harmonica Association, was held in Bhopal for the first time.
The event coincided with Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti celebrations.
Yadav said the festival supported Narendra Modi’s “Virasat se Vikas” vision and praised young performer Siddhi Soni.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and around 200 harmonica artistes participated, with Siddhi Soni among the performers.
- What
- The 13th Indian Harmonica Festival was inaugurated.
- Where
- Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- October 2, 2026, during Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti celebrations.
- Why
- To showcase harmonica talent, promote the instrument’s musical tradition, and encourage artistes from different states.
Key facts
- Event
- 13th Indian Harmonica Festival
- Organizer
- Harmonica Association
- Location
- Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium, Bhopal
- Participants
- Around 200 artistes
- First Bhopal edition
- The festival was held in Bhopal for the first time
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Theme
- Promoting musical heritage and encouraging artistes
Quotes
Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
“Aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Virasat se Vikas' (Development through Heritage), this initiative aims to encourage artistes from various states across the nation.”
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“This is the 13th edition of the event organised by the Harmonica Association, specifically for mouth organ players, featuring around 200 artistes showcasing their talent.”
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