- Paying tribute to the artistic pursuits of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh, the artists of the fifth day were honoured with mementos.
Shri Ramvichar Netam, Agriculture Minister of the Chhattisgarh Government and Minister in Charge of Raigarh District, attended the fifth cultural evening of the 41st Chakradhar Samaroh. He prayed to Lord Ganesha at the venue and prayed for the state’s prosperity and well-being. He then paid tribute to the photograph of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh and inaugurated the program by lighting a lamp.
On this occasion, Minister in Charge Shri Netam said that the Chakradhar Samaroh is a platform that connects people through art, bringing together art lovers, artists, and practitioners. He paid tribute to the art lovers and audience of Raigarh who sat through the night to enjoy the various performances. He said that Raigarh’s continued interest and dedication to the arts is the festival’s special identity.
- Remembering the art practice of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh
Minister in charge Shri Netam said that late Maharaja Chakradhar Singh took the identity of Raigarh Gharana to different parts of the country through music and art. His contribution especially in the field of Kathak dance gave Raigarh a distinct identity in the country and the world. Inspired by his artistic pursuits, Chakradhar Samaroh is still carrying forward this tradition of art. He said that this festival organized in the memory of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh is not only a platform for performances, but also a medium to take the tradition of art and culture to the new generation. Artists from different regions of the country along with the state are participating in the festival and showcasing their art.
- Artists of the fifth day were honored
Minister Shri Netam honored the artists who performed on the fifth day by presenting them mementos. Wishing the artists all the best for their performances, he said that such events continue to progress only with the dedication of the artists and the participation of art lovers. The Minister in charge called upon the art lovers to participate in the event in large numbers to encourage the artists and take their cultural traditions forward.
On this occasion, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Devendra Pratap Singh, Shri Arundhar Diwan, Shri Shrikant Somawar, Shri Subhash Pandey, Collector Shri Mayank Chaturvedi, Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Shashi Mohan Singh along with public representatives, district administration and police officials, artists and a large number of art lovers were present.