Experience spirituality with entertainment at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, featuring Bollywood stars and cultural performances.
The upcoming 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, set to run from January 13 to February 26, promises to be an extraordinary blend of spirituality, tradition, and entertainment. To enhance the experience for devotees, the Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture, has curated a series of cultural events that will take place at the Ganga Pandal, a key venue for this major event that occurs every 12 years.
The festival will kick off with a dance performance by Kathak Kendra, Sangeet Natak Academy, on January 22, celebrating the essence of Kumbh. Following that, on January 23, Lucknow바카라s Bharatendu Natya Academy will present 'Kakori Mahagatha', and Maitreya Pahadi바카라s choreographed production, 'Kumbh Ka Safarnama', will be featured on February 1.
Bollywood stars and celebrated performers will also showcase stories inspired by ancient epics and spiritual themes. Ashutosh Rana, known for his powerful roles in films, will play Ravana in the play 'Hamare Ram' on January 25. Veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini will present a dance portrayal of 'Ganga Avtaran' on January 26. Puneet Issar, famous for his role as Duryodhan in the iconic 1980s Mahabharata TV series, will stage a dramatic representation of the epic on February 21. Additionally, actor and MP Ravi Kishan will perform 'Shiv Tandava' on February 8.
The cultural line-up will feature performances from artists representing different states, including Mathura's Madhava Band and Agra's Crazy Hoppers on January 16. Grammy award-winner Ricky Kej will take the stage on January 17, followed by Kolkata바카라s Golden Girls on January 19. Manipur바카라s Bastar Band will perform on January 21, and Delhi바카라s Shrinkhala Dance Academy will perform on January 27. February바카라s musical highlights include Indian Ocean on February 7, Agni on February 17, and flutist Rakesh Chaurasia on February 18. Maati Baani Band and Sufi band Thaikkudam Bridge will grace the event on February 19 and 20, respectively, with Mumbai바카라s Kabira wrapping up the festivities on February 22.
An array of poetic and instrumental performances will also be featured. On January 20, a 'Kavi Sammelan' will bring together poets from across India, while Rajesh Prasanna will offer an instrumental folk presentation on January 21.
The month-long celebration culminates with a special production, 'Kumbh Gatha', presented by Reliance Entertainment and Sobo Film on February 23, marking the grand finale of this immersive spiritual and cultural event.
(This story has been slightly reworked from an auto-generated PTI feed.)