Mysuru: The cultural city of Mysuru is immersed in the festive spirit of Navaratri, with music, dance and devotion coming together in a ten-day cultural festival organised by Vivekanandanagar Brahmana Mahasabha from Oct. 11 to 20.

The programmes are being held every evening from 6.45 pm to 8.30 pm at the Mahasabha premises in SBM Colony, Srirampura Second Stage, Mysuru.

The festival features a variety of performances, including classical music, instrumental music, devotional songs, Harikatha and Bharatanatyam, offering a rich cultural experience for music lovers and the public.

The main objective of the festival is to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage through music and dance, introduce classical art forms to the younger generation and provide a platform for talented artistes. The celebrations also offer the public an opportunity to experience the devotional and cultural significance of Navaratri.

Mahamangalarati and prasada distribution

Mahamangalarati will be performed at the conclusion of each day’s programme, followed by the distribution of prasada to devotees. The organisers have appealed to music enthusiasts, art lovers and the general public to participate in large numbers.

For details, contact Mahasabha Secretary Dr. A. Niranjan on Mob: 99865-67700 or L. Narasimha Prasad on 98459-73604, according to Mahasabha President L. Narasimha Prasad and Secretary Dr. A. Niranjan.

Schedule

Oct. 13: Devotional songs and Devaranama by Vidu. Tejaswini and Ganabharathi team.

Oct. 14: Duet singing by M.S. Keerthana, M.S. Prarthana and their team. Oct. 15: Harikatha performance by Keerthana Kalashree Vid. Bilikere B.S. Gangadhara Achar. Oct. 16: Layalahari, a special percussion music presentation by Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy and his team. Oct. 17: Devotional music by Vidu. Bharathi Hurugal. Oct.  18: Bharatanatyam performances by Vidu. Suvidya and her team at 6.30 pm, followed by Vidu. Nivedita Kodankiri at 7.30 pm. Oct. 19: Karnatak classical vocal music by Vidu. Deepa Srinivasan and her team.

Oct. 20: Music performance by Vid. Girish Ramachandra and his team, marking the grand conclusion of ten-day festival.