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Government of India
Ministry of Culture
05 NOV 2022 8:24PM by PIB Delhi
Colourful and energetic dance drama based on the life of Raja Rammohun Roy organized under the theme 'Nari Samman' today at Central Vista

A colourful and  energetic dance drama based on the life of Raja Rammohun Roy, who is called the father of modern Indian society, was organized today  at Kartavya Path and India Gate (Central Vista). Titled 'Yugpurush Raja Rammohun Roy', the program is based on the theme 'Nari Samman', which  is being organised  by Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation of Ministry of Culture.

The dance drama will also be organized on 6th November,2022 at Kartavya Path.

A one-year long celebration was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India on May 22, 2022, on the occasion of the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Rammohun Roy, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

This audio-visual presentation is also a part of  campaign under which cultural programmes are to be  organised at Central Vista every week. DIrected by well known  choreographer Neelay Sengupta, the presentation  included  40 artists.

The dance drama  based on the life of Raja Ram Mohan Roy  familiarised the audience with his great works, high ideals and philosophy of life closely. The performance  began at 6.00pm and admission to this program was  completely free for all.

Born on May 22, 1772 in Radhanagar, Bengal, Raja Rammohun Roy played a remarkable role in the religious, social and political reforms of India. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj and always promoted modern and scientific approach.

 

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