Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Nagara Natya Sankirtana in Visakhapatnam
A big group of 200 people who love classical dance and music had a special event called Nagara Natya Sankirtana in Visakhapatnam.
They started at RK Beach Kalimata temple and walked to the Annamacharya statue, singing and dancing all the way.
They did this to show their love for Indian classical arts and to get people, especially young ones, excited about them.
This event was like a warm-up for a bigger event called the International Traditional Dance Congress that will happen in January.
The leaders of the event said it was a way to remind everyone how important these arts are and to encourage kids to keep learning them.
They even gave special certificates to children who took part, signed by famous award winners.
200 classical dancers, musicians, and dance connoisseurs participated in the Nagara Natya Sankirtana in Visakhapatnam.
The event featured a procession from RK Beach Kalimata temple to Annamacharya statue, with performances of classical dance and music.
Participants paid tribute to saint-poets and the rich heritage of Indian classical arts.
The event was a prelude to the International Traditional Dance Congress (ITDC-2026), scheduled for January 2 to 4 at Kalabharathi.
Certificates signed by Padma Shri awardees were presented to participating children to encourage their pursuit of classical dance and music.
- Who
- 200 classical dancers, musicians, and dance connoisseurs
- What
- Nagara Natya Sankirtana, a cultural and spiritual initiative
- When
- Sunday morning, prelude to ITDC-2026 (January 2 to 4)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, from RK Beach Kalimata temple to Annamacharya statue
- Why
- To promote Indian Classical dance and music, and as a prelude to ITDC-2026
- Event Name
- Nagara Natya Sankirtana
- Organizer
- Nataraj Music and Dance Academy
- Participants
- 200 classical dancers, musicians, and dance connoisseurs
- Route
- RK Beach Kalimata temple to Annamacharya statue
- Purpose
- Dedicated to Indian Classical dance and music
- Upcoming Event
- International Traditional Dance Congress (ITDC-2026)
- ITDC-2026 Dates
- January 2 to 4
- ITDC-2026 Venue
- Kalabharathi
