‘Ahilyabai inspires even after 300 years'
Ahilyabai was the queen of Indore within the Maratha empire. The programme began with a recital performance by the students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir.
Principal of Navyug Girls College, Manjula Upadhyay shed light on the life of Ahilyabai and said, "Ahilyabai was born in 1725. She was an epitome of courage, intellect, compassion and
women empowerment
. Her life is an inspiration for many and drives us to remember her even after three centuries of her death."
Vice chancellor of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Prof Mandavi Singh said, "Such cultural events which educate about great personalities should be promoted."
A dance performance was presented by the troupe of dancer Shruti Sharma.
Meanwhile, a dance drama on Lord Shri Ram was presented by the troupe of dancer Arjun Mishra. A visitor, Shreya Saran (15) said, "The programme was very informative and entertaining."
The programme ended with a chorus performance of the national song.
Lucknow: The tricentenary birth celebrations of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was celebrated jointly by Sanskar Bharti, Awadh Pranth and UP Sangeet Natak Akademi at UPSNA on Monday.
Ahilyabai was the queen of Indore within the Maratha empire. The programme began with a recital performance by the students of Saraswati Vidya Mandir.
Principal of Navyug Girls College, Manjula Upadhyay shed light on the life of Ahilyabai and said, "Ahilyabai was born in 1725.
She was an epitome of courage, intellect, compassion and women empowerment. Her life is an inspiration for many and drives us to remember her even after three centuries of her death." Vice chancellor of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Prof Mandavi Singh said, "Such cultural events which educate about great personalities should be promoted.
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A dance performance was presented by the troupe of dancer Shruti Sharma.
Meanwhile, a dance drama on Lord Shri Ram was presented by the troupe of dancer Arjun Mishra. A visitor, Shreya Saran (15) said, "The programme was very informative and entertaining." The programme ended with a chorus performance of the national song.
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