Three-day Indraprastha Dance Festival Started in Delhi

New Delhi, Sangeeta Srivastava

This cultural program will showcase India’s classical dance forms against the magnificent backdrop of the historic Purana Qila, featuring legendary performers as well as emerging talents.

One of Delhi’s oldest monuments, the majestic Purana Qila, will come alive with the vibrant rhythms and timeless beauty of Indian classical dance during the Indraprastha Dance Festival, scheduled from October 3–5, 2025.

The objective of this historic cultural event is to celebrate India’s rich artistic heritage and to raise awareness about its significance.

The festival was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Government of Delhi, Kapil Mishra. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Niharika Rai, IAS, MD & CEO.

Amid the historic grandeur of Purana Qila, this three-day festival organized by Delhi Tourism, Government of Delhi, promises a unique confluence of history, tradition, and creativity—presenting a rich blend of rhythm, expression, and movement.

This inaugural edition brings together a stellar line-up of India’s finest dancers, including Padma Awardees, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees, Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recipients, and Doordarshan’s top artists. Each evening will feature a captivating program of solos, duets, and grand group performances.

Highlights include performances by eminent artists such as Padma Awardees Madhavi Mudgal (Odissi) and Jayarama Rao (Kuchipudi), along with Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees Sujata Mohapatra (Odissi) and Neena Prasad (Mohiniyattam).
A special production “Kathak Parampara”, choreographed by the world-renowned Saswati Sen, will showcase leading Kathak exponents including Deepak Maharaj, Gauri Diwakar, Monisa Nayak, Abhimanyu Lal, Sandeep Malik, Souvik Chakraborty, Shailja Nalwade, Ansua Majumdar, Nidhi Prabhu, and Rudra Shankar Mishra.

The Indraprastha Dance Festival is designed to appeal to all—seasoned art connoisseurs and cultural enthusiasts, curious newcomers, and international visitors alike.

Get ready for the beginning of a new tradition at Purana Qila, where the past inspires the future and India’s vibrant culture takes center stage.