INTERNATIONAL BALLOON DAY, BHOPAL

On Friday, 13 February 2015 at 11:00 AM

The festival will be held at-

Lal Parade Ground & Kaliyasot Dam.

From 13^th to 15^th February 2015.

SETHANI GHAT AT HOSHANGABAD NEAR BHOPAL

Sethani Ghat- Tiled with stones is a 19th century construction along the banks of the river Narmada at Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh in India. It is one of the largest ghats in India. During Narmada Jayanti celebrations the ghat comes alive when thousands of people converge on the ghats and diyas are floated in the river. One of the most beautiful ghats you will find in central india.Probably the biggest ghat on river Narmada, and yes most happening place in the town.Narmada Jayanti celebration in the month of feb is one the major event and big center of attraction.

The ghat was built after generous contributions by Jankibai Sethani from the Sharma family in Hoshangabad after devotees complained to her about the difficulty in getting to the river, Hence the ghat is named after her. It is one of the few examples of public infrastructure built through private funding in India. A photo of Narmada from Sethani ghat can be seen in the book Jungle Rahe Taki Narmada Bahe!, by Pankaj Srivastava.

BANDHRABHAN AT HOSHANGABAD NEAR BHOPAL

Bandhrabhan is a place where two main rivers Narmada and Tawa meet. A holy fair takes place every year at Bandhrabhan. Locals as well as people from other places come here to participate in the fair and enjoy.

BHARAT BHAVAN SUMMER FESTIVAL

Bharat Bhavan summer festival is one of the major festivals of Bhopal celebrated in Bharat Bhavan, the epicenter of cultural events. The main highlights of this cultural festival are the traditional music by famous classical musicians, poetry recitals by Indian poets, performances of folk dancers and drama troupes, art exhibition by eminent artisans etc. The festival is celebrated with great fervor every year.

Bharat Bhavan Summer festival has high recognition and acceptance in Bhopal and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. The Bharat Bhavan Summer Festival is organized each and every year at Bharat Bhavan where various drama troupes, poem concerts, classical performances, traditional music and songs, folk dance and presentation of art paintings are displayed in the festival.

LOKARANG SAMAROH @ BHOPAL

Lokrang Samaroh, organised by Madhya Pradesh Adivasi Lok Kala Academy is celebrated annually on 26th January, during the auspicious day of Republic day. This five day cultural festival, based on the rich tribal and folk tradition of India, is celebrated every year with a definite motive. Sometimes the festival focuses on the West Indian cultural, explaining the heritage of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and sometimes on the North Indian cultures, explaining the heritage of Jammu Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Whatever it is, Lokrang Samaroh is mainly focused on a single geographical and Geo-cultural unit of the country.

The real motive of the festival is to remove the Geo-political differentiation and make India a wholly integrated country. The main highlights of the festival are classical dances, tribal folk dances, performing arts, exhibition of art and craft etc.

MANAV SANGRAHALAYA FAIR, BHOPAL

Manav Sangrahalaya Fair is a colorful fair held annualy in January /February at Manav Sangrahalaya, the national tribal museum of Bhopal. Large number of tribal artists from different parts of the country participate in this tribal fair to showcases their talents and skills. The fair exhibits the paintings and weaving made by the tribals of the region and the fashioning of bell metal into exquisite works of art made by them. Folk music and dance, potters workshops and open-air plays are also conducted as a part of the fair. 

DHRUPAD MELA @ BHOPAL

Dhrupad, the ancient style of Hindustani classical music is a major heritage of Indian culture. The word Dhrupad is derived from two words namely Dhruva (the unwavering evening star that moves through our galaxy) and Pada (poetry). Dhrupad music is a form of devotional music originated from Samveda (chanted with vocal style called 'Chhanda' and 'Prabandha' which led to the emergence of Dhrupad). India is the idyllic place to enjoy vocal performances by some of the famous names of the music fraternity. Indian classical music's famous dhrupad style is the order of the day at this Bhopal Dhrupad Samaroh. Music aficionados from across the world come to the city lured by this Dhrupad Samaroh of Bhopal. Dhrupad Samaroh is one among the important event in Bhopal, that organizes various musical concerts of notable classical musicians. The vocal performance in the dhrupad style of Indian classical music induces a feeling of peace and reflection to the audience. Classical music lovers from different parts of the world gathered here to take part in Dhrupad Samaroh.

Dhrupad music in Bhopal has a sacred tinge to it. Its main aim is to bring on feelings of peace as well as reflection to the listener. The word Dhrupad is a blend of two words namely DHRUVA and PADA. Dhrupad Samaroh in Bhopal offers the chance to get enchanted by the musical performance of many stalwarts who present several compositions of Dhrupad.

BHOPAL MAHOTSAV

The Bhopal Mahotsav was introduced and organized by the M.P. Tourism, teaming up with M.P. State Handicrafts during January or February each year to host this expansive event at Gohar Mahal. Bhopal Mahotsav contains a fantastic Food Festival, many cultural performances from various tribal artists, and a creative Craft Fair. The event is full of activities such as pottery workshops, theatrical plays, and music and folk dance. Highlights of Bhopal Mahotsav are food festival, crafts mela and cultural performances by tribal artists.

RASHTRIYA HINDI NATYA SAMAROH AT BHOPAL

Rashtriya Hindi Natya Samaroh is a festival that plays a huge role in popularizing drama performances in the national language. Various superlative theatre repertories from all over the country perform wide variety of themes at the festival. The festival showcases not only the rich cultural heritage of India but also the contemporary and issue-based performances. People who have passion towards modern Hindi theatre gathered here to attend the festival.

NATIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL @ BHOPAL

National Drama Festival, one of the popular festival of Bhopal, is celebrated every year in the month of September that lasts for 7 days. Large number of artists, writers, poets gathered here to perform their talents. The main attraction of the festival is the Hindi plays performed by various troupes from all over the country. Folk dance, song and cultural performances are the added attraction of the festival. 

Tourists and participants come from all over the country to enjoy in this exceptional festival. September is the time when lots of poets, artists and dramatists come to Bhopal and participate in the National Drama Festival. In this festival various cultural, folk dance and songs are performed by the groups. Various plays and drama acts are also performed by the talented stage actors on this festival.

BHOPAL UTSAV MELA- 2012

Utsav Mela enters 21st yr in Bhopal 

The city is all set for the month-long Bhopal utsav mela at Dussehra Maidan beginning January 1^st, 2012.

 

Being acknowledged nationally Utsav Mela was established in the year 1992 with just 70 stalls and now, the quantity has reached around 600 stalls. This time Utsav Mela was newly constructed cultural hall, performance by nationally acclaimed artists and a tableau of Tirupati Balaji Temple of around 100 ft will be the main attractions of the fair.

 

Considering the bygone years of the enclosure of the fair, the organising committee took decision to allow entry only for families as during the vacation days the crowd is more than those of working days, because of which unethical mysticism try to take advantage, for which they have arranged police service facility. Hidden cameras on gates and elsewhere in the fair are affixed as per security reasons.

Adding to this the committee arranged for a team of 50 cleanliness employees, who would maintain the hygiene and cleanliness in the fair along with BMC who established for a fire brigade facility in the workshop of the fair. Besides, attractive street, electric generator facility is also organised. At present there are about 600 stalls in the fair, which seem to be less according to the participation.

 

Phone- +91- 755- 2775411

 

Venue- Dushera Ground, T T Nagar, Bhopal- 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.