Ananya Festival

Ananya festival is a cultural fest of Indian classical dance and music. The festival would be held in Delhi every year at the Purana Quila.  Usually the date of the festival falls in the month of October. This is a five day event.

As the name suggests it is a unique dance festival inviting eminent artists from all across the country. This is an opportunity for various dance troupes to exhibit their talents. Experts in various dance forms such as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kathakkali and Manipuri would be brought on one stage on this occasion. The festival aims at bringing the creative minds of the contemporary art forms to the forefront. Thus, it provides for a fusion of classical and contemporary traditions in the dance form. It was launched in the year 2002. Eminent artists like Birju Maharaj (Kathak tradition), Madhavi Mudgal, Vaijayanti Kashi, Parvati Datta (MAHAGAMI Aurangabad) have performed on the stage so far.  The festival is a feast for dance lovers. There would be live telecast on the internet for those who cannot make it.