Major Cultural Events organized during 2013-2014 NCZCC was involved in 122 cultural programmes during the Financial Year 2013-14 (April - 2013 to March – 2014) in the capacity of main organizer and/or sponsor. Given below are some glimpses of the major cultural activities by the NCZCC in Financial Year 2013-14: “Suranjali” - a cultural event as New Talent Search Programme Suranjali is a programme which

is

providing an opportunity and platform to new talents to showcase their skills. Amongst these talents, some have since graduated to bigger stages and are now commanding a price and demand on their own, both in Allahabad and 594

artists

participated in Suranjali during the

Financial

outside

Allahabad.

In

all,

Year 2013-14. Audition Test for Suranjali With immense popularity of Suranjali, NCZCC

conducted

audition

for

Suranjali

Programme from 10th to 13th July 2013 for the first time by inviting participation of budding artists from all the member states of NCZCC. During this programme on 10th July 2013, 72artists from U.P., Bihar, M.P. and Rajasthan for light music, on 11th July 2013, 33-artists from U.P., M.P.,Uttarakhand and Delhi for folk songs and classical vocal, on 12th July 2013, 12-artists from Bihar and U.P. for folk and classical dances and on 13th July 2013, 26-artists from U.P., M.P.,Uttarakhand and Delhi for instrumental music and poetic recital were invited. Out of 143- participants, 67 artists were declared ‘fit for stage’ by an independent panel of expert Judges.

Balotsav : 15-day Production Oriented Summer Workshops for Children To acquaint children with the cultural heritage of our country, NCZCC organizes Summer Workshops relating to different art forms where the participants are taught about the various aspects and techniques of art forms. A 15-day ‘Balotsav’ - Production Oriented Summer Workshops for Children was organized in two phases. The first phase began from 20th May to 4th June 2013 and the second phase commenced from 25th May to 5th June, 2013 on the campus of NCZCC. ‘Balotsav’ saw enthusiastic participation from children comprising a cross section of the society. The following art forms were undertaken during first phase: Sl.

Artform

Expert

No.of Participants

1

Contemporary Theatre

Sailesh Srivastava, Allahabad

34

2.

Folk Theatre

Afzal Khan,Allahabad

25

3.

Mime Theater

Kamal Naskar, Kolkata

15

The Second phase comprised of the following art forms: Sl.

Artform

Expert

No.of Participants

1

Sculpture

Rakesh Kumar Prajapati

14

2.

Paper cutting,

Poonam Kushwaha

11

3.

Sanskar Geet,

Prabha Singh

18

4.

Folk Painting Aipan

Brij Mohan Joshi

18

5.

Ghoomer Dance

Karan Singh Saini

52

6.

Dholak Vadan

Ram Chandra Shrimali

11

7.

Modern Painting

Govind Chandra Pandey

36

The participants were groomed in various art forms during summer workshops organised by NCZCC. The productions of these workshops were staged and displayed for public viewing. The stage performances were also held wherein children showcased their talents honed by training in respective art forms in which they were trained. Megh Utsav In collaboration with the Department of Culture, U.P.on 10th Aug. 2013 an event on classical Music was organized. The eminent artists who graced the stage were Smt Shruti

Sadoliker Katkar, Vice Chancellor Bhatkande Deemed Music University, for classical vocal, Shri Sahitya Kumar Nahar, Professor and Head, Department of Music, Allahabad University,

for instrumental recital and

Rajkumar Tewari for light music. Shri B.L. Joshi, Honorable Governor of U.P. and Chairman of NCZCC kindly consented to be the Chief Guest on this occasion. His presence provided motivation to the eminent artists and the discerning audience alike. The programme saw a hall filled to capacity. ‘Bol Bum’- A chain Programme A 4-day chain programme of folk songs and folk dances from Haryana, Bihar and U.P. was organised to popularize the regional folk culture. This event was organized in Banka and Katoria districts in Bihar. Kajri Utsav ‘Kajri Utsav’ was organized on 18th and 19th August,

2013

in

Mirzapur

district

of

U.P. in which 36 kajri folk singers from U.P were invited to render kajri songs. Kajri is one of the most important and prominent folk singing forms from the state of Uttar Pradesh and the festival saw enthusiastic participation from the artists and audience alike. Varsha Mangal ‘Varsha Mangal’ was organizedfrom 28th to 30th Aug 2013 in collaboration with Delhi Tourism and Transport Corporation, Govt. of India at Delhi Haat and Preetampura Haat in Delhi. This three-day

cultural

programme projected the folk and tribal dance forms like, ‘Baredi’ folk dance and ‘Saila’ tribal dances from M.P, ‘Jhijhia’ folk dance from Bihar, ‘Ghoomer’ and ‘Phag’ folk dances from Haryana and ‘Garba’ and

‘Dandia’ folk dances from Gujarat. Varsha Mangal was also organized at Khandwa in M.P. on 14th Sept. 2013 Maand Utsav ‘Maand Utsav’ was organized on 13th and 14th Sept. 2013 at Town Hall, Bikaner in Rajasthan in order to revive this dying art form by inviting 17 ‘Maand’ singers from Rajasthan. During this event, Murari Sharma and party from Bikaner gave lecture-cumdemonstration on Maand singing. Dhrupad Samaroh Dhrupad Samaroh was organized on 21st Sept. 2013 in Darbhanga, Bihar. Dhrupad Gayan of Betia Gharana, Darbhanga Gharana and Dagar Gharana was represented in this festival. Through this dedicated festival an effort was made to revive the various styles and Gharanas of this most ancient of all the classical vocal traditions in India, which, otherwise, are in danger of gradually getting extinct. A lecture on Dhrupad Gayaki was delivered by Padamshri Gajendra Narayan Singh, Patna, Bihar, who is an authority of national repute and stature on the subject. Aalha Utsav A two day festival on endangered Aalha folk ballad was organized on 28th and 29th Sept. 2013 in

Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. 30 folk

balladeers were invited from different parts of U.P. to participate in this festival. Arjun Prasad Bind and his party from Bhadohi, Ram Lakhan Tewari and his party from Unnao, Vansh Gopal Yadav from Mahoba, Uma Shankar Sen and Hori Lal

alongwith

their

party

members

from

Kaushambhi and Shilu Singh and her party from Raibareli , U.P presented various styles of Aalha Gayaki. Swaang Utsav In collaboration with Haryana Kala Parishad, NCZCC organised a four -day ‘Swaang Utsav’ from 26th to 29th Sept. 2013 in Kurukshetra to popularise Swaang Folk theatre of Haryana.

Raagni Utsav A two day ‘Raagni Utsav’ was organised on 24th & 25th October 2013 in Rohtak, Haryana. 28- folk singers from Rohtak, Karnal and Hissar districts of Haryana were invited to render Raagni Gayaki. Lokrang - A Tribal Dance Festival A festival of tribal dances titled ‘Lokrang’ was organized in collaboration with Jawahar Kala Kendra,Jaipur in Rajansthan from 27th to 29th Oct. 2013. Batalu Ram Mathara with his 15 members party from Chhattisgarh for ‘Kaksar’ and ‘Gendi’ , Sanjay and his party from Dhar for ‘Bhagoria’, Suman Paraste from Dindori for ‘Saila Karma’, Mahesh Kumar Patel from Sambhalpur, Orissa for ‘Sambhaluri’ dances were invited to perform in this festival Lok Dharshan - A Chain Programme A chain programme of folk dances and songs was organized from 28th to 30th Oct. 2013 in Katiyar, Araria and Purnia districts of Bihar with the assistance of the Administration of these Districts. In this programme, ‘Phag’, ‘Panihari’ and ‘Ghoomer’ folk dances from Haryana, ‘Badhai’ and ‘Naurata’ folk dances from M.P. ‘Jhijhia’ folk dance from Bihar and ‘Bundeli’ folk songs from M.P. and ‘Sohar’ and ‘Bhojpuri Lokgeet’ from Bihar were featured. Silver Jubilee Celebration of the ZCCs - Concluding function During the year 2012-2013, most of the major cultural events were organized and/or sponsored by the NCZCC as part of the Celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of the setting up of ZCCs. The inaugural function of Silver Jubilee Celebrations was held from 13th to 16th April 2012 at Panchkula in Haryana. The concluding function of Silver Jubilee Celebrations was organized from 10th to 16 Nov. 2013 in Nagpur. Sheesh Pal Chauhan & Party for ‘Ghoomer’ Dance of Haryana, Sanjay Sharma & Party for ‘Mayur Nritya’ of Mathura , Puran Singh Vohra & Party for ‘Chholiya’ Dance and Sudhir Tewari & Party for ‘Badhai’ Dance were sponsored by the NCZCC in the closing function. 21

Craftspersons from U.P.,

Uttarakhand, Bihar and Rajasthan exhibited and sold their respective wares in the function. The closing saw a turnout of public which was hitherto unprecedented in the city of Nagpur.

Rashtriya Shilp Mela -2013, A 10-day National Fair of Crafts & Performing Arts (Folk/Tribal/Classical/Semi Classical & Light Music and Dance) Rashtriya Shilp Mela -2013, A 10-day National Craft -Fair In

order

to

promote and preserve the

traditional arts,

crafts and heritage

cultural

of

our

country, a ‘Rashtriya Shilp

Mela’

is

organized annually by the NCZCC. In the Mela, a myriad of handicraft items from all over India are showcased and sold directly by the craftspersons to the public visiting the Mela. Along with arts and crafts, traditional cuisine from different regions of the country is on display and sale which is a huge attraction for local public and tourists alike. This year Shilp Mela is organized from 20th to 29th Dec.2013 for 10 days in Allahabad-Haat on the campus of NCZCC. The cultural programmes were held regularly in the evening session and the handicraft items were displayed from 11-00 A.M. to 9.00 P.M. every day.. Approximately, 600 folk artists from across the country and other were invited to present various

styles

of

music

and

dance

(folk/tribal/classical/semi classical & light) their regions. Over 145- Artisans and their assistants from all over country were invited to showcase handicrafts and ethnic cuisine from various regions. Major Achievement of Rashtriya Shilp Mela 2013 Rashtriya Shilp Mela 2013 was organized in Shilp Haat, NCZCC Campus, Allahabad from 20th to 29th December, 2013 and further extended later on by one day on popular demand to 30.12.2013. 141 Stalls were occupied in the Mela which is highest ever for any single Shilp Mela. 53 different crafts and 30 different kind of cuisine were put on display covering 16 states of India which is also the highest ever for any single Shilp Mela. More than 500 folk & tribal artists presented folk & tribal dances and songs on stage during this period which is also the highest ever participation of folk artists in any single Shilp Mela. Total 67,059 tickets were sold generating Rs. 6,70,590/- in earning ( at the rate of Rs. 10/- per

ticket). This was also the highest ever window sale for any single Shilp Mela and a record for the NCZCC. For the first time NCZCC took the Shilp Mela to the social media platform and the Face book page of NCZCC created for this purpose received more than 6000 likes in 10 days which is the first ever and the best ever for the NCZCC. The total sale of all the stalls combined (Artifacts and cuisine) was Rs.17174850 (Rupees One Crore Seventy one lakh seventy four thousand eight hundred fifty only) while the total sale in the year 2012-13 Shilp Mela was Rs. 39,88,781 (Rupees Thirty nine lakh eighty eight thousand seven hundred eighty one). Thus, in the year 2013 there was an increase of 331% in the sale of artifacts and cuisine as compared year 2012 which is also the best ever increase in the sale. Gonda Mahotsav: This programme was organized in joint collaboration with Ministry of Culture, GOI and Ministry of Iron & Steel, GOI, Delhi from 4th to 7th January, 2014 in Gonda where in 86 folk artists from U.P., 60 artists from M.P., 20 artists from Haryana, 30 artists from Uttarakhand., 32 artists from Punjab, 30 each from Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand and 15 folk artists from Rajasthan were provided by NCZCC to showcase their regional art forms.

An Appreciation letter for this festival was received from Honourable Union Minister of Steel, Government of India.

Dharati Dhoranree Chain Programme: This Chain programme was organized from 18th to 26th January, 2014 in rural and remote areas of Bikaner, Napasar, Dungargarh, Churoo, Nokha, Shree Ganganagar and Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. In this chain programme, Manik Chandra & his party from Sonebhadra, U.P. presented ‘Karma’ dance, Arvind Yadav & his Party from Sagar, M.P. presented ‘Badhai’ dance, Nand Lal Bharti & Party from Uttarakhand presented ‘Harul’ & ‘Tandi’ folk dances, Rakesh Ganguli & Party from Rohtak, Haryana presented ‘Ghoomer’ folk dance, Amrendra Singh & Party from Patiala, Punjab presented ‘Jindua’ & ‘Bhangada’ dances .. Chalo Man Ganga Yamuna Teer-2014: The NCZCC organised its annual, prestigious "Chalo Man Ganga Yamuna Teer" programme from 27th January to 5th February, 2014 during the Magh Mela 2014. In this prestigious programme, the Centre invited folk and tribal dance groups from different parts of the country covering 22 states. A "Rashtriya Kavi Sammelan" was also organized. Approximately three lakh pilgrims from all parts of India witnessed this confluence of Indian culture on the stage of the NCZCC. Appreciation letters were received from the following. 1.

Padambhushan Saroja Vaidyanathan(Member Executive Board and Governing Body , NCZCC)

2.

Shri Lalkeshwar Prasad(A common man who came to witness the programmes of the NCZCC in CMGYT)

Lok Dhara-2014 This Chain Programme of folk and tribal dances was organized from 23rd to 27th February, 2014 in Mirzapur, Chopan, Rabersganj, Mugalsarai in U.P.with the assistance of local administration. In this event ‘Chari’, ‘Ghoomer’ & ‘Chakari’ dances from Rajasthan, ‘Mayur Nritya’ & ‘Barsane Ki Holi’ from U.P., ‘Badhai’, ‘Naurata’ & ‘Dhimariyee’ dances from M.P, ‘Lai Haroaba’, ‘Dhol Cholam’ & ‘Thang-ta’ dances from Manipur were performed by folk & tribal artists of these regions. Maati Ke Rang: Maati Ke Rang- a Chain Programme of folk & tribal dances were organized from 25th Feb, to 3rd March, 2014 in Rohtak, Rewari, Sonipat, Jind, Karnal, Kurukshetra in Haryana in collaboration with Multi Art Cultural Centre, Kurukshetra. In this programme, 13 tribal artists from M.P. for ‘Saila’ tribal dance, 15 tribal artists from West Bangal for ‘Purulia Chhau’ dance,13 tribal dances from Chhattisgarh for ‘Panthi Nritya’, 13 folk artists from Punjab for ‘Giddha’ dance & 10 tribal artists from Rajasthan for ‘Terahtali’ dance were invited perform. Approximately, 3000 audience witnessed this event every day. Maa Tujhe Salaam: ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ was dedicated to celebrate International Women’s Day from Ist to 4th March, 2014 wherein four theatre groups from Allahabad & Kaushambhi in U.P staged ‘Nautanki’ and ‘Nukkad Natak’ in 14 villages of Allahabad and Kaushambi districts, each creating awareness regarding women and child health care . The event was concluded on 7th March, 2014 at

IGNCA in collaboration with Global Health Advocates in Delhi. The

NCZCC organized the entire event as the Nodal Organization. Cultural Evening in Raj Bhawan, Lucknow: An evening devoted to folk dances from U.P.(Phoolon Ki Holi), Assam (Bihu dance) & Haryana (Bum Lahri & Phag dances) and instrumental music (Flute) was organized in Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the eve of the Holi Festival on 15th March, 2014. Monthly Theatre Festival under Theatre Rejuvenation Scheme . In order to preserve and propagate rare and vanishing art forms of folk, tribal and traditional theatre traditions of our country, Department of Culture, Govt. of India decided to provide funding to the ZCCs under ‘Theatre Rejuvenation Scheme’ . To implement this scheme effectively, the NCZCC restarted its long stalled ‘Maasik Natya Yojana’ after a gap

of nearly 4 years. In this scheme one Play will be staged on the stage of the NCZCC every month. Under this scheme, a comedy play “Lahaul vila Koovat” was staged on 26th March, 2014 in the Auditorium of NCZCC, Allahabad. It is an Indian adaptation of a play by the famous French Writer Maulier. It was directed by Munni Devi of Lucknow and was produced by the NGO “Anaadi Sanskritik Evam Samajik Sansthan” of Lucknow, U.P. One such presentation on every second Sunday of the Month will be organized. This initiative has received a very warm welcome from the public. Special Cultural Programme - “Festival of India” in Peru and Cuba A “Festival of India” in Peru and Cuba was organized by the Ministry of Culture, GOI, New Delhi from 24th Oct. to 5th Nov. 2013. The NCZCC, Allahabad was designated as the Nodal Agency and the Director , NCZCC was designated as the Nodal Officer to organize this largest and most comprehensive Indian Culture Festival in Peru and Cuba. The rich, diverse and long cultural heritage of India was presented to the public in these countries in the form of 6 components, namely performing arts (classical dances), visual arts, literary workshop, Mehandi (Henna) application on palms, food festival, and film festival both at the cinema and on two Cuban television channels. At the inauguration of the Film Festival, Director, NCZCC addressed Cuban audience welcoming Indian Culture in Cuba. The appreciation of the larger Public has been recorded in the radio, newspaper and local TV stations. In Cuba, the performances were not only presented in Havana, but were also taken to the Province of Pinar del Rio, western most province of Cuba, on the 31st, where it was welcomed with huge elation and was widely appreciated. Reviews in local newspapers highlighted the presence of children in the audience who were absorbed by the charming combination of colorfulness, music and dancers' skilled performance. Summarizing, this was not only the largest Cultural Festival of India in the region, but also the most comprehensive one, thus reaching a wider sector of the population. This has indeed greatly contributed to mutual understanding and strengthening of friendship and cooperation bonds between India and Peru & Cuba. A Personal Appreciation letter was given by Honourable Ambassador of India in Cuba, Sri C.Rajasekhar, IFS to Director NCZCC for his outstanding contribution in making the Festival a Success.

Sponsored Programmes Sl. No.

Name of Event

Date

Place

1. Uttarakhand Mahotsav

6th to 8th April 2013

Lucknow

2. Founders Day

6th April 2013

Jabalpur

3. Holi and Eid Mahotsav

10th April 2013

Allahabad

4. Bharat Kund Mahotsav

14th to 16th April 2013

Faizabad, U.P.

5. Ram Rajyabhishek Samaroh

19th April 2013

Allahabad

6. Kanalichhina Mahotsav

27th & 28th April 2013 Pithoragarh Kanalichhina Block (Uttarakhand)

7. Cultural Evening

18th May, 2013

Red Eagle Division Old Cantt, Allahabad

8. Rang Samagam-2013 Natya Samaroh

7th June, 2013

Jabalpur, M.P.

9. Bundeli Samaroh

25th June, 2013

Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, M.P.

10. Vindhyvasini Janmotsav

22nd Aug. 2013

Vindhyachal Mirzapur, U.P.

11. Srikrishna Janmotsav

28th, Aug. 2013

Reserve Police Lines, Allahabad, U.P. An Appreciation letter from SSP, Allahabad has been enclosed on next pages.

12. ISKON Janmashtami Programme

29th, Aug. 2013

ISKON Baluaghat, Allahabad, U.P.

13. "Raising Day"

4th Oct., 2013

Bamrauli, Allahabad, U.P.

14. Badminton Competition

4th Oct., 2013

Mayo Hall Allahabad,U.P.

15. Laptop Distribution Samaroh- 5th Oct., 2013 2013

Parade Ground, Allahabad, U.P.

16. Ramlila Mahotsav

13th Oct., 2013

Daraganj, Kaushambi, U.P.

17. Kavi Sammelan

16th Oct., 2013

Allahpur, Allahabad, U.P.

18. "Rajgaddi Samaroh" Programme

18th Oct., 2013

Pajawa Ramlila Maidan, Allahabad, U.P

19. Meera Mahotsav

18th & 19th Oct. 2013 Chittorgarh, M.P.

20. Cultural Evening

20th & 21st Oct. 2013

21. Ragini Utsav

24th & 25th Oct. 2013 Police Lines Ground, Rohtak

22. "Antaragni-2013"

24th to 27th Oct. 2013 I.I.T., Kanpur

23. Shri Hanuman Janamotsav Samaroh

2nd Nov. 2013

Tripolia, Allahabad, U.P.

24. Incredible India at the Ground Zero Summit, 2013

7th Nov. 2013

Delhi

25. Shrigverpur Ramayan Mela

16th Nov. 2013

Shringverpur Dham, Allahabad, U.P.

26. Kartik Mela

17th Nov. 2013

Allahabad, U.P.

I.I.T., Delhi

Sl. No.

Name of Event

Date

Place

27. Kavi Sammelan/ Mushaiyara

23rd Nov. 2013

Vismil Memorial Sociaty Cultural Sansthan Allahapur, Allahabad, U.P.

28. Ramayan Mela

16th Nov. 2013

Sringverpur Dham, Allahabad, U.P.

29. Mushaira/Kavi Sammelan

23rd Nov. 2013

Bismil Memorial Allahapur, Allahabad

30. Sonepur Mela

29th Nov. 2013

Harihar Kshetra Sonepur, Bihar

31. Pinjore Heritage Festival

30th Nov. 2013

Pinjore Garden Panchkula Chandigarh

32. Aanapur Ramayan Mela

3rd Dec. 2013

Aanapur Allahabad U.P.

33. Swagat Samaroh

11th Dec. 2013

NCZCC,Auditorium Allahabad U.P.

34. Akhil Bhartiya Vyas Mahotsav

13th Dec.2013

Varanasi, U.P

35. Kapilvastu Mahotsav

30th-31st Dec. 2013

Siddharth Nagar, U.P.

36. Uttarayani Mela

15th to 16th Jan. 2014

Lucknow, U.P.

37. Ganga Rally

19th Jan. 2014

Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Allahabad, U.P.

38. Rover Bharat Scout Meet

20th Jan. 2014

Rover, Rajasthan An Appreciation letter from Director, College education and Commissioner Sri Naveen Jain has been enclosed on next pages.

39. Rajkiya Industrial Exhibition

20th to 25th Jan. 2014

Aligarh, U.P.

40. Lok Rang

28th to 30th Jan. 2014

Bhopal, M.P. An Appreciation letter from Director, Aadivasi Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Akademi, Bhopal has been enclosed on next pages.

41. Cultural Evening

26th Jan. 2014

Income Tax Office, Allahabad, U.P.

42. Basantotsav

2nd Feb. 2014

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

43. Ganesh Utsav

9th Feb. 2014

Tusori Gram Sabha, Jaunpur, U.P..

44. Faizabad Mahotsav

11th Feb. 2014

Faizabad, U.P.

45. Foundation Day Samaroh of Purnia District

14th to 15th Feb. 2014 Purnia Kala Bhawan Muktakashi Manch, Bihar. An Appreciation letter from District Magistrate Sri Manish Kr. Verma, IAS, Purnia,Bihar has been enclosed on next pages.

46. Annual Mahotsav

23rd to 26th Feb. 2014

47. Mahakal Mahotsav 48. Badaun Mahotsav

Girinag Dham, Basti, U.P.

th

Bhaiharanath Dham, Pratapgarh, U.P.

th

Badaun, U.P.

25 Feb. 2014 27 Feb. 2014

Sl. No.

Name of Event

Date

Place

49. National Integration Mahotsav

27th to 28th Feb., 2014

Ghuisarnath Dham, Pratapgarh, U.P. An Appreciation letter from Honourable MP(Rajya Sabha) Sri Pramod Tiwari has been enclosed on next pages.

50. Chitrakoot Ramayan Mela

28th Feb. 2014

Chitrakoot , U.P.

51. Shivratri Mela

th

28 Feb. 2014 st

nd

Belkharnath Dham, Pratapgarh, U.P.

52. Maa Navchandidham Mela Utsav

1 & 2 March ,2014

Khandawa, M.P. An Appreciation letter from Priest Mahant Baba Gangaram, Mela Utsav & Mandir Pramukh has been enclosed on next pages.

53. Women Health Development International Women Day Celebration

7th March, 2014

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Delhi

54. Kesaria Mahotsav

8th March, 2014

East Champaran, Bihar An Appreciation letter from Sri Sridhar C. IAS, Collector & DM, East Champaran, Bihar has been enclosed on next pages.

55. Cultural Programme

15th March, 2014

C.S.O.I., Vinay Marg, New Delhi

56. Holi Milan Samaroh

th

26 March, 2014

High Court Ground, Allahabad.

Publications of NCZCC Sl

Publication

1. Bharat Unaka Shastra

Writer

Contents in brief

Aur Braj Ballabh The book is a short summary of Bharat Muni’s Natya Shastra providing basic and important elements of Natya Mishra Theatre in a simple and lucid style.

2. Uttar Pradesh Ki Dr. Amir Hasan Janjatiyan

Jaunsari, Tharu, Boxa, Raji and few other tribes inhabiting in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh have been extensively covered in this book. The book deals with socio-economic background of these tribes, their folk dances, songs and their traditions etc.

3. Rajasthan Lok Nritya

Ke Dr.Shakuntala Vapana

Regional folkdances, occupational dances and dances of nomads of various communities in Rajasthan, have been described in this book. Special attention has been paid to folk instruments which accompany these dances.

4. Garhwal Ka Sanskritik Vaibhav

Dr.Shivanand Nautiyal

With the aim to bring forth the cultural heritage of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, this book extensively covers myths and occult, literature, historical and archeological aspects, customs & traditions and folk music & folk dances of Garhwal region.

5. Pre-historic Indian Paintings

Dr.Jagdish Gupt This book deals with the various aspects of prehistoric cave paintings in India.

6. Bundelkhand Ki Dr. (Smt.) Lok Chitrakala Madhu Srivastava

Bundelkhand of U.P. has a rich traditions of folk paintings. On festivities and auspicious occasions, people of Bundelkhand draw paintings as per their rituals, customs and traditions. This book extensively covers the origin, history , folk beliefs and various other artforms of this region.

7. Bundelkhand Ki Sri Ayodhya Prasad Kavyatmak ‘Kumud’ Kahavaten

The Parables and Sayings in poetry form in Bundelkhand of U.P. is not merely documented as the folk literature but it also has ethical values, thus, known as moral science of folk people of Bundelkhand. With the passage of time, these sayings have become torch bearing pillars to society to overcome several problems.

Sl

Publication

8.

Braj Bhasha Ki Natya Kriti –

Writer

Contents in brief

Sri Ram Narayan Agrawal

With the objective to promoting the art and culture of Braj in U.P., this book has been published This folk ballad is the story of a historical character Hardaul who fought several famous battles that popularised him more than other heroes of his time.

Dr. Ganga Sagar Tewari

In the history of Indian Sculpture, the art & craft work of Khajuraho in M.P. occupies an incomparable and distinctive grade. The authenticity of such art & craft work, in context of existing background regarding the history and sculpture of Khajuraho, the book has been documented and published .

10. Vindhya Kshetra Ka Sanskritik Vaibhav

Dr. Arjun Das Kesari

This book extensively covers the archaeological, socio-cultural & historical background of six contiguous districts of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Bihar respectively having similarity in these fields.

11. Bidesia: Migration Change and Folk Culture

Badri Narayan

The migration of the Bhojpuri indentured labourers caused a heavy emotional loss and suffering. This pain gave birth to a distinct folklore and cultural tradition in the Bhojpuri region known as Bidesia folk culture . This book aims to explore the emergence of Bidesia folk culture and documents the various expressions of this cultural tradition.

12. Historical Monuments of Allahabad

Dr. Prabhakar Pandey

With the objective to enrich consciousness of the people about their cultural heritage, 101- historical monuments, forts and temples of Allahabad have been projected and documented in this book.

13. Historical Monuments of Datia

Mahesh Mishra Madhukar

To familiarise people with their cultural heritage, historical monuments, forts and temples of Datia have been projected and documented in this book.

14. Raj Bhavan Lucknow : A historical perspective

Edited by P.C. Pant

This 'Coffee Table Book' depicts the historical perspective of Uttar Pradesh from cultural and architectural perspective. It contains articles on the various stages of history from the ancient times. It also contains detail of Raj Bhavan alongwith a brief particulars of all the Chief Commissioners, Lt.Governors and Governors who occupied Raj Bhavan.

Lala Hardaul

9.

Khajuraho Ithihaas Aur Murtishilp

Sl

Publication

Writer

Contents in brief

15. Bihar Ke Paramparik Natya

Om Prakash Bharati

With the objective to revive and promote the dying folk theatre forms and its tradition , this book highlights the various aspects of folk theatre in Bihar, i.e., Jat-Jatin, Natua Naach and Salhes Naach, Huduk Naach and Kirtania and Bidapat etc. This book also throws light on Bidesia and Bhikhari Thakur.

16. Raza Library , Rampur

Contributor-

This pictorial Coffee Table Book depicts and projects the intricate Mughal style of interior and historical significance of the Library. It contains articles on the various stages of history of the world renowned library.

Allahabad and Allahabad 17. Museum

ContributorRai Umapati Ray

This pictorial Coffee Table Book depicts and projects a brief history of establishment of the Allahabad Museum, a national level museum of India. It describes the collection of a wide variety of antiquities ranging from the prehistoric period to the present day.

Bharatvarsh Ki Sanskritik 18. Dharohar

Mohd. Ishrat Khan

With the objective to enrich consciousness of the people about their cultural heritage and to revive and promote the dying traditions , this book highlights the various aspects of artforms , festivals and religious beliefs.

Rai Umapati Ray