The success of these artists reflects the vision of the Abujhmad Mallakhamb Academy, founded in 2018 to provide training and education to tribal children. To date, the academy has produced over 500 national medalists, offering boarding, education and professional coaching to more than 50 students at a time. The academy has become a hub of hope for remote communities, where talent meets opportunity. Many of its students have represented India on international platforms, carrying the pride of Chhattisgarh to the world stage.<\/p>\n
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Equally captivating were the classical dance presentations that showcased the spiritual and artistic traditions of North and South India. Kathak exponent Sangeeta Kapse from Raipur, along with her disciples, performed Krishna Leela<\/em>, depicting episodes from the childhood and youth of Lord Krishna. Through intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns of Teental<\/em> and Jhaptal<\/em>, and soulful expressions, the group recreated scenes of Krishna stealing butter, dancing with gopis, and defeating Kaliya Naag. The devotional depth of the performance drew repeated applause, immersing the audience in both rhythm and bhakti.<\/p>\n Renowned Bharatnatyam dancer Ajit Kumari Kujur and her team from Raipur added another dimension to the evening with their enthralling presentation of South Indian traditions. Their disciplined movements, expressive gestures and vibrant storytelling through dance highlighted the beauty of Navras \u2013 the nine emotions central to classical performance. Ajit Kumari\u2019s presentation demonstrated how Bharatnatyam, once confined to temples, continues to resonate in contemporary settings as a form of devotion, discipline and cultural pride.<\/p>\n The cultural offerings of the day did not stop at dance and physical art. A Kavya Sandhya<\/em> was also organised in memory of Padma Shri Late Dr. Surendra Dubey, where leading poets entertained the audience with humour, satire and verses on heroism. The literary session provided a unique balance to the evening\u2019s programme, reminding all that the Chakradhar Samaroh is not only about music and dance but also a platform to celebrate India\u2019s rich literary heritage.<\/p>\n Adding variety to the stage were performances by artists such as Aashika Singhal of Raipur, Devika Dixit of Durg, Nilangi Kalantre of Jabalpur and Dr. Laxmi Narayan Jena of Bengaluru, who showcased diverse Kathak traditions. Arnab Chatterjee of Mumbai captivated the audience with his soulful singing, while Bharatnatyam by Vasanti Vaishnav\u2019s troupe of Bilaspur highlighted Chhattisgarh\u2019s growing contributions to national classical arts.<\/p>\n As the evening drew to a close, thousands of art lovers left the venue deeply moved, carrying with them the echoes of music, rhythm and devotion. The day\u2019s events reaffirmed that the Chakradhar Samaroh, born from the legacy of a visionary king, has today grown into an international cultural festival, bridging traditions of different regions and providing a stage for hidden talents from the remotest parts of India.<\/p>\n With its fusion of Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Mallakhamb, music and poetry, the eighth day of the Samaroh will be remembered as a vibrant celebration of India\u2019s unity in diversity \u2013 a testament to how folk traditions, classical art forms and emerging talents together strengthen the cultural fabric of the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Union Minister Ramdas Athawale hails Raigarh\u2019s legacy, says the festival is earning global recognition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,118,117],"tags":[564],"class_list":["post-3382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-chakradhar-samaroh"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/c035a5d9-88c4-4045-a9a0-ad6c209cd195-1024x682.jpeg\")
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