Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurates ‘Jyotirgamaya’ festival showcasing talent of unsung performers in New Delhi

Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated Jyotirgamaya – a festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers in New Delhi. As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and on the occasion of World Music Day yesterday, Sangeet Natak Akademi has organised this festival to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the country, including street performers and train entertainers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Reddy said that music is universal language and Indian music, like its culture, is very diverse. He said, in Indian culture music is integrated in every aspect of life. The Minister added that preservation of folk music and their instruments should be a top priority and this event will take it further.
The festival envisages sensitising people about the need to safeguard the craft of making as well as the skill of playing rare musical instruments. This is a unique endeavour of Sangeet Natak Akademi to salvage the dying performing arts of India.