Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Eminent artistes perform at Delhi dance festival in Purana Qila
A dance festival called the Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav took place at Purana Qila in Delhi.
It lasted three days, from October 2 to 4.
The Delhi Tourism Department organised it, and people could attend for free.
Dancers performed styles from across India, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Artistes from India and abroad took part.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said the festival helped share Delhi’s history and India’s cultural traditions.
He also said it could help young people learn about these traditions.
The government said it would work with artistes to support more cultural programmes.
The three-day Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav ran from October 2 to 4 at Purana Qila in Delhi.
The Delhi Tourism Department organised the festival under the theme “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi.”
The festival featured Indian classical dance forms including Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Sattriya, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali and Manipuri.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said the event brought together the city’s heritage and India’s cultural traditions, and aimed to connect younger generations with them.
The festival was held for the second time, and Mishra said the government would seek to organise and promote such events regularly.
- Who
- Artistes from India and abroad performed; the Delhi Tourism Department organised the festival.
- What
- The three-day Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav presented performances from Indian classical dance traditions.
- When
- October 2 to 4; performances were scheduled from 6:30 p.m. onwards.
- Where
- Purana Qila, Delhi, India.
- Why
- The festival aimed to showcase Delhi’s heritage and India’s cultural traditions and connect younger generations with them.
- Festival
- Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav
- Dates
- October 2–4; the year was not specified
- Venue
- Purana Qila, Delhi
- Organiser
- Delhi Tourism Department
- Theme
- “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”
- Public entry
- Free
- Festival history
- The event was held for the second time