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The Sacred River Festival | Music at the centre of the universe
08/03/2024 10:29 PM | Click to read full article
The Sacred River Festival in Maheshwar, near Indore in Madhya Pradesh, was a collection of moments rather than one grand spectacle. Now in its 21st year, the festival celebrates the twin deities who define Maheshwar: the Narmada and Ahilyabai Holkar, the visionary 18th-century ruler. This year explored the theme of ‘Utpatti’, the Sanskrit word for genesis. All the six performances over the three-day festival were by musicians and dancers hailing from the state.