Nrityalaya, a Delhi-based cultural institution hosts the 9th edition of its annual festival, Nritya

Nrityalaya, a Delhi-based cultural institution hosts the 9th edition of its annual festival, Nritya Fest 2026. The programme will feature live Kathak and Bharatanatyam recitals by Nrityalaya students, guest artist presentations and performances by this year�s awardees. A key highlight of the festival will be the stage premiere of �Bhaja Govindam � A Path to Awakening�, a thematic Bharatanatyam production choreographed by Hritika Aneesh. Inspired by Adi Shankaracharya�s timeless teachings, the production explores themes of wealth, desire, attachment and material pursuits before culminating in Navavidha Bhakti, reflecting on the search for spiritual fulfilment. The production will be presented by Nrityalaya�s repertory artists, senior disciples of Guru Dr. Kanaka Sudhakar and Acharya Aparajita Sarma. The institution will confer its annual Kalashreshtha Award, Yuva Kalashreshtha Award, Sanskriti Seva Samman and Guru Samman, recognising contributions to Indian classical arts, emerging talent and cultural service. The festival will conclude with a Bharatanatyam recital by Parshwanath Upadhye At: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, Mandi House, New Delhi, from 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Admission: Free