Big names to perform at dance, music fest in Chhattisgarh

Renowned artists will take part in the annual 'Chakradhar Samaroh', a contemporary dance, singing and music festival, beginning here in Chhattisgarh from August 29.
The 10-day event will open with presentations by eminent ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas and Kolkata-based kathak dancer Keya Chandra at Ramleela Maidan here, Collector Mukesh Bansal said today.
Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony, he said.
The festival, which coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi, is being held at Ramleela Maidan from the past 30 years in the honour of musician Chakradhar Singh, who once ruled the erstwhile Raigarh state.
The concluding ceremony on September 7 will witness performances by sufi singer from Mumbai Harshdeep Kaur and kathak dancer Mahua Shankar, the Collector said.

Besides, a 'kabaddi' competition will also be organised on the last day when Chief Minister Raman Singh will be present, he said.
Presentations by renowned santoor player Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, tabla maestro Pandit Suresh Talvalkar, Kabir panth singer Bharti Bandhu and Bharatnatyam by Bollywood actress Gracy Singh will be among the highlights of the event, which showcases India's rich heritage in music and dance.