An ode to Ayodhya's rich heritage and culture
(L) Prasoon Joshi (R) Malini Awasthi (BCCL/ Aviral Saxena)
Organised by Yatindra Mishra and Minhal Hasan recently, the
Timeless Ayodhya Festival
, celebrated the centuries old traditions, art & craft, culture and cuisine of Ayodhya along with its heritage, food and religious practices.
The festival assembled notable scholars, experts, creative artists and cultural performers from across India.
(L-R) Ashutosh Tiwari, Binod Kumar Singh and Puneeta Singh
(L) Aparna Joshi (R) Aviral Saxena
Yatindra Mishra with UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Mayank Saksena (L) & Minhal Hasan
'Ayodhya, deeply rooted in ancient tales and historical significance, stands as a significant sacred site and represents India's cultural and religious heritage. The city's spiritual atmosphere is evident through its peaceful
Sarayu ghats
and impressive temples, which reflect deep religious devotion, traditional knowledge and artistic excellence,' shared Yatindra.
(L) Manjari Chaturvedi (R) Chandra Prakash Dwivedi
Vidya Shah
(L-R) Puja Arora, Asha Kedia, Ekta Agarwal and Manjari Mishra
(L) Rupal Shabnam Tyagi (R) Vikram Sampath
The festival presented captivating cultural shows, intellectual discussions and participatory narratives, highlighting Ayodhya's eternal significance whilst offering visitors an opportunity to engage with its rich
cultural heritage
. The event saw a remarkable group of creative minds, including poets, writers, historical experts, musical performers, and artisans, fostering conversations that celebrate Ayodhya's rich cultural heritage. The participants included the renowned poet and songwriter Prasoon Joshi, researcher and author Vikram Sampath, director Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, and danseus Manjari Chaturvedi, among many others. The event also showcased performances by folk artist Malini Awasthi, classical vocalist Vidya Shah, and poet Vijayrajamallika.
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