Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Golconda Fort Festival Celebrates Music and Heritage
On December 12, a special festival called the Golconda Fort Festival took place at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
The event was organized by Crraft of Art and supported by the Telangana government.
It featured a variety of Telangana folk performances, a heritage walk, and a main concert called 'Drums of India.'
The festival started in the afternoon with folk dances and performances at different locations within the fort.
Later, a heritage walk guided by INTACH Hyderabad Chapter took visitors through various parts of the fort, sharing historical stories.
In the evening, a big concert was held at Rani Mahal, featuring famous musicians playing different instruments like the tabla, mridangam, and sarangi.
The performers felt honored to play at such a historic site, and the audience enjoyed the unique combination of music and history.
The Golconda Fort Festival featured music, folk traditions, and a heritage walk at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
Organized by Crraft of Art and supported by Telangana's department of language and culture, the event included Telangana folk performances, a heritage walk, and a main concert titled 'Drums of India.'
The festival began with folk performances at Taramati mosque and Nakkar Khana, including Perini Shivatandavam, Bonalu, Gussadi, Kommu Koya, Oggu Katha, and Burra Katha.
A heritage walk titled 'Fort Tales: Golconda' guided participants through various sections of the fort, providing historical context alongside the cultural programming.
The main concert 'Drums of India' featured Ustad Fazal Qureshi on tabla, along with other renowned musicians and dancers, performing at Rani Mahal in the evening.
- Who
- Organized by Crraft of Art, supported by Telangana's department of language and culture. Performers included Ustad Fazal Qureshi, Vijay Prakash, and others.
- What
- A cultural festival featuring music, folk traditions, and a heritage walk at Golconda Fort.
- When
- December 12
- Where
- Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
- Why
- To create a space where music and history could come together naturally, offering a glimpse of India's past through its music.
- Event Name
- Golconda Fort Festival
- Organizers
- Crraft of Art
- Support
- Telangana's department of language and culture
- Date
- December 12
- Venue
- Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
- Main Concert
- Drums of India
- Performers
- Ustad Fazal Qureshi, Vijay Prakash, Sridhar Parthasarathy, Dilshad Khan, Uma Shankar, Navin Sharma, Gino Banks, Khete Khan, Vijay Chauhan, Sangeet Haldipur, Sheldon D’Silva, Purulia Chhau Dance Academy
- Heritage Walk
- Fort Tales: Golconda