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LalitArpan Festival

Name: LalitArpan Festival
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-09
Location: New Delhi

The LalitArpan Festival marks its 25th anniversary on October 8 and 9, 2026, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. This cultural event, founded by Kathak maestro Dr. Shovana Narayan, focuses on the theme of 'Tradition, Transition & Transmission' and features a variety of Indian classical dance performances.

Date: Oct 8-9, 2026
Location: New Delhi
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

25th anniversary celebration in New Delhi
Theme: 'Tradition, Transition & Transmission'
Homage to 25 veteran dance gurus
Performance of 'Noor' by Sanjukta Sinha

The 2026 edition of the LalitArpan Festival celebrates twenty-five years of showcasing Indian classical arts. Organized by the Asavari dance institution, the festival serves as a platform for both young artists and established masters to perform together. The event includes a special homage to 25 veteran dance gurus from Delhi to recognize their long-term contributions to the field.

The program features several significant productions, starting with 'Yudhishthir & Draupadi' by Guru Shovana Narayan and Sunit Tandon on the opening day. The festival concludes with contemporary Kathak explorations, including 'Sumang: The Silent Pillars' by Suparna Singh and Mahima Satsangi, and the acclaimed production 'Noor' by Sanjukta Sinha, which examines the duality of existence through dance.

Since its inception in 2002 by Dr. Shovana Narayan, Dr. Jyotsna Suri, and Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan, the festival has presented over 100 prominent artists. It continues to emphasize the Gurukul-parampara tradition, focusing on the transmission of wisdom and the preservation of heritage through the performing arts.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre; www.deccanchronicle.com
Area for browsing nearby events: New Delhi

Organizer — source statement: Organized by the dance institution Asavari and its volunteers; www.deccanchronicle.com

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