🎭 About the Evening The second evening of Ramayana Kalpavrksam unfolds as a vibrant journey through India’s diverse storytelling traditions. Blending movement, music, and narrative, the performances explore timeless episodes of the Ramayana through both youthful expression and deeply rooted folk heritage, creating an engaging and meaningful cultural experience. 🎶✨ 💃 Dance Drama Presentation At 6:00 PM, Rangasri Little Ballet Theatre, Bhopal presents a visually captivating dance drama inspired by Ramayana episodes. Drawing from puppetry aesthetics and imaginative choreography, the performance introduces fresh narrative voices while preserving the epic’s emotional depth and symbolism. 🌸🩰 🎵 Manganiyar Musical Traditions At 7:45 PM, the evening transitions into the soulful sounds of Rajasthan with Bhungar Khan & the Manganiyar Group. Their powerful folk music carries generations of tradition, weaving devotion, storytelling, and rhythm into a moving musical experience that resonates deeply with the audience. 🎶🌾 ✨ What to Expect • A blend of dance, narrative, and folk music 🎭 • Youthful storytelling paired with classical inspiration 🌼 • Soul-stirring Manganiyar musical heritage 🎵 • An immersive cultural evening rooted in the Ramayana 🪔 🌿 About the Festival Ramayana Kalpavrksam is a three-day, multi-art celebration that brings together classical, folk, and contemporary artistic expressions inspired by the Ramayana. Curated by Ananda Shankar Jayant, the festival reflects on the epic’s enduring relevance through performance, dialogue, and shared cultural memory. 📖✨ 📅 Event Details • Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026 📆 • Time: 6:00 PM onwards ⏰ • Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes ⌛ • Art Forms: Folk & Indian Classical 📍 Venue Centre for Cultural Resources & Training, Madhapur 🌆 🪔 An evening where movement, music, and storytelling come together to celebrate the timeless spirit of the Ramayana through India’s living traditions.