Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the six-day cultural festival “Sadanira Samagam” on June 20, 2025, at 6 PM at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal.
The event will be held in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture, Tourism, Religious Trusts, and Endowments.
Centered on the theme of "River Glory", the festival will feature dance-dramas, musical and poetic presentations, the 'Pravah' film series, exhibitions, and book releases.
The event is open to the public, and entry is free for all.
The event will be chaired by State Minister (Independent Charge) of Culture, Tourism, and Religious Affairs, Shri Dharmendra Singh Lodhi.
Centered around the theme of "River Glory", the festival will feature a variety of performances including dance dramas, musical and poetic tributes to rivers, along with the 'Pravah' film series, exhibitions, and book releases.
The events will take place in Antarang and Abhirang auditoriums at Bharat Bhavan. Entry is free for all events, and the public is invited to attend.
The event will feature films, music, poetry, dance, and panel discussions, all centered around rivers like the Narmada, Ganga, Godavari, and more.
Check out the details below :
June 20 - Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Film Screenings: Sadanira and Amrutasya Narmada
Music & Poetry: Sound of River by Smita Nagdev and Rahul Sharma (Bhopal)
Dance Drama: Hum-Nava
Dialogue: Vitasta and Godavari by Vidushi Shama Bhate (Pune)
June 21 - Abhirang Auditorium, 10:00 AM
"Pravah" Film Segment (River-Themed Documentaries)
Morning: Nadiya ke Paar, Mata Ganga, Alert to Floods, Water
Afternoon: Godavari, Tungabhadra, Yamuna, Harnessing the Tapti, Ganga-Kaveri, Narmada: A Sacred River, The Holy River Pamba, Brahmaputra, Eastern Ladakh Terrain
Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Poetry Recitation: Nadinama featuring Karan Rajdan, Rajeev Verma, Annu Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, and more
Dance Drama: Nishabd Bheda by Vidushi Shama Bhate (Pune)
June 22 - Abhirang Auditorium, 10:00 AM
"Pravah" Film Segment Continues
Morning: Amarkantak, Mahakumbh, Rivers of Kerala, Maiya, Man of the River, Nadi Ki Kahani, Vyeth (Jhelum), In Holy Confluence, Taming River Mahi, Floating Bank, Agony of Ganga, Aquatic Conservation, On the Wings of Water
Afternoon: Madhya Pradesh, Gangaur Gatha, Krishna River, Narmada, Triveni, Balihari Byas Ki, Pindari Yatra, Indian Water Transport, Manmade River, Ganga: A Tale of Adventure, Sentinels at Sea
Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Band Performance: Janki Band from Jabalpur
Dance Drama: Prane Jalam by Padma Shri Geeta Chandran (New Delhi)
June 23 - Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Dance & Drama:
Narmada – Jeevan Pravah by Swagatika Swaai, directed by Sangeeta Sharma (New Delhi)
Kalindi – Aaj Ki Katha by B. Nagaraj (Bengaluru)
June 24 - Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Atha Nadi Katha – Talks on water life and conservation
Speakers include: Maulik Sisodia, Dr. Indra Khurana, Atul Tare, Sanjay Singh, Abhilash Khandekar, Shivakant Vajpayee, Vijay Manohar Tiwari, Brajesh Rajput, and more
Dance Drama: Jalam Amrit by Nisha Trivedi (New Delhi)
June 25 - Antarang Auditorium, 6:30 PM
Music Performance: Purbiya – Semi-Classical Singing by Vidushi Rita Dev & Pandit Bholanath Mishra (Banaras)
Dance Drama: Jeevanam in Manipuri style by Bimbawati Devi (Kolkata)
The main theme is water and rivers, focusing on their cultural, ecological, and emotional importance in our lives through various art forms and thoughtful discussions.
The public is warmly invited to attend this unique celebration of India’s river heritage.
