Anjas Mahotsav, scheduled to be held in the last week of October this year in Jodhpur, is Rekhta Foundation’s latest initiate to the Rajasthani language, literature, and traditions.
In a first, Rekhta Foundation is hosting the first edition of Anjas Mahotsav, aiming to celebrate and preserve the rich traditions and culture of Rajasthan. The first-of-its-kind festival dedicated to the Rajasthani language, will be celebrated on October 29-30, 2022 at Garh Govind, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The two-day gala is expected to be inaugurated by the state’s chief minister, Ashok Gehlot, and Maharaja of Jodhpur Gaj Singh. In its first edition, the literary and cultural festival will bring together a range of genres and art forms of the state such as literature, theatre, academia, performing arts, music, films, crafts, and various other intangible cultural practices. There will be over 25 sessions with more than a hundred artistes performing live for the guests.
Folk artistes, craftspeople, and literary personalities including famous singers Ila Arun, Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Mame Khan, and Mukhtiyar Ali, Rajasthani poets Arjun Deo Charan, Madhu Acharya, Aidan Singh Bhati, and Chandra Prakash Deval among others will be seen performing during Anjas Mahotsav. The event will also witness sessions by Bandish Bandits-fame actor Rajesh Tailang, musician Nathulal Solanki, and musical group Barmer Boys.
Various vibrant stalls by local craftsmen, artisans, and food vendors will also be installed for the guests. Located in Jodhpur in the heart of Rajasthan, the venue is Garh Govind, a heritage hotel that sets the perfect backdrop for the festival with the centuries of Rajasthan`s culture, tradition, and hospitality engraved on its walls.
Furthermore, the official website of Anjas Mahotsav is Rekhta Foundation’s latest initiative to preserve the textual and oral knowledge traditions of Rajasthan. So far, 4,000 works of over 400 ranging from classical age poets like Chandbardai to modern age writers such as Vijaydan Detha have been updated on the website. Now live, the website will be officially launched during the two-day mega event.
“The multitude and richness of Rajasthani culture and traditions are fading with the passing of time due to the lack of institutional infrastructure. We are on a vital turn of evolution where the mode of preservation is changing,” says Sanjiv Saraf, founder of Rekhta Foundation. “Owing to the presence of technologies, today it is possible to preserve and enhance the accessibility of any language and literature more than ever. The foundation of Anjas has been laid to ignite the revival and rejuvenation of Rajasthani language and tradition by the people of Rajasthan.”
When: October 29-30, 2022
Where: Garh Govind, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Artist lineup: Shailesh Lodha, Ila Arun, Mame Khan, Padma Shri Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Nathulal Solanki, Meer Mukhthiar Ali, Mahesharam Meghwal, Arjun Deo Charan, Madhu Acharya, Barmer Boys, Rahgir, and more.
What’s more: Exhibition by local craftspeople and artisans at Crafts’ Bazaar; Rajasthani food stalls.
Entry: Entry is free. Register at anjasmahotsav.org
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