Stars Shine on Igas Bagwal: Uttarakhand's Cultural Panorama

In a celebratory gathering for the Igas Bagwal festival, a prestigious folk celebration in Uttarakhand, renowned figures from India's film and comedy industries convened with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun. The festival, held 11 days after Diwali, underscores the region's cultural prominence.

Known as Budhi Diwali, Igas honours the Goddess Nanda Devi and revolves around themes of harvest and prosperity. This event is part of a broader series of cultural programmes marking 25 years of Uttarakhand's statehood, attracting celebrated artists nationwide.

Chief Minister Dhami expressed his vision to enhance Uttarakhand's cultural identity and tourism appeal, thanking the assembled artists for boosting the state's cultural dialogue. Their presence was seen as an inspiring influence on the youth and a testament to the innovative spirit within Uttarakhand’s cultural landscape.

Prominent personalities like Krishna Abhishek, Hemant Pandey, and Himani Shivpuri, among others, participated in a dialogue with the Chief Minister, lauding Uttarakhand's natural beauty and heritage. The state's traditions and landscapes, they noted, have profoundly inspired their creative pursuits.

In conclusion, mementoes were distributed to honor the artists' contributions, with Chief Minister Dhami extending warm wishes for their future endeavors. The event highlighted the significant cultural and inspirational role these artists play, enhancing communal positivity and harmony.