A grand cultural evening celebrating Indian classical music and dance titled “Colours of India 2026” is scheduled to be held in Sri Vijaya Puram on August 13, bringing together several nationally acclaimed artists and performers under one stage.

The programme will commence from 5 PM onwards at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The event is being organised by Swaranjali Delhi in association with NrityaMalancha, while Mukta Dhara Society is serving as the local coordinator. Organisers described the initiative as one of the largest independently coordinated classical cultural programmes hosted in the islands in recent years.

Several eminent artists from across the country are expected to perform during the evening, including noted sitar exponent Pt. Subrata De, tabla artist Pt. Susamoy Mishra, vocalist Shri Bhutnath De from Jharkhand, vocalist Shri Partha Sarathi Lenka from Odisha, and Shri Mridul Nath along with Smt. Sikha Mahanta Nath from Assam.

The programme will also feature performances by Guru Vidushi Sangita Chaki ji, Bharatnatyam exponent Smt. Sobha Devi R.V. and disciples of Daksh Dance Akademi, along with a group Bharatnatyam presentation by Vikash Akademi. Pune-based Bharatnatyam performer Ms. Rajasi Wagh is also scheduled to perform.

In addition to visiting artists, several local performers and cultural groups including Daksh Dance Akademi and NrityaMalancha Group will participate in the programme, creating a cultural confluence representing diverse Indian classical traditions.

According to organisers, the initiative aims to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage while encouraging local students, performers, and art enthusiasts through direct exposure to nationally respected artists.

Dweep Tulika News has been named as the media partner for the event, while Shreyas WebMedia Solutions will serve as the online media partner.

The programme will remain open to the public without entry fees, and organisers have invited residents and media representatives to attend the event.

Originally published in Dweep Tulika, Volume IX, Issue No. 02, dated 20 August 2026.

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