Standing as a majestic Sentinel of Time is the Purana Quila of Delhi, a 16th century construct of Humayun and Sher Shah Suri, with surrounding excavations revealing remnants going back to Shunga, Kushan, Gupta, Rajput, and Mughal periods in what is termed Indraprastha City. What greater testament of India's time past and time present can one have, than Delhi Tourism's three day, Indraprastha Festival - with contemporary versions of classical dance showcased against this architectural backdrop from the hoary past? The scene takes one back to the days of the Ananya Festival, conceived by Sangeev Bhargav of Seher, with classical dance groups. featured in the same venue. The present Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav (Oct 2 to 4, 2026) held under the auspices of Delhi Tourism, 'conceived, designed and executed' by Maitreyee Pahari of Lok Chhanda, opened to a fleeting sound and light overture, visualized by Gautam Bhattacharya, as a declaration from the Fort, the voice emerging from illuminated sections of the fort's facade, proclaiming to be standing where the Pandavas once ruled over Indraprastha - its stones reminiscent of the time when Kings ruled, with the air all round seemingly heavy with muted cries of joy and distress of its peoples. "I belong to Time and the Jamuna" declares the voice, as pipes, live drumming by percussionists, and a recitation by Sama Veda specialists, conclude the introduction. Read more in the site
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