Ashika Singhal set to perform at Chakradhar Samaroh today

 

 

Raipur lass Ashika Singhal is set perform at the 40th Chakradhar Samaroh, an annual festival celebrating music and dance, which began on August 27 in Raigarh, on September 3. The festival, a tribute to the late Maharaja Chakradhar Singh, a great patron of arts and music, will conclude on September 5 with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as the Chief guest. The inaugural session was graced by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Governor Raman Deka, Chhattisgarh Cabinet Minister O P Choudhary, and Chhattisgarh’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Rajesh Agrawal. The inaugural session also featured a special performance by renowned poet Dr Kumar Vishwas, who mesmerised the audience.

 

Ashika Singhal, a seven-year-old Kathak dancer, is a student of Guru Neha Singh. She is currently pursuing a spiritual examination in Kathak from Chandigarh University and has secured the first position in her first year. Art lovers and scholars have high expectations for her performance, noting her exceptional body language, rhythm, and stage confidence. Organisers and attendees believe that the 40th Chakradhar Samaroh is a crucial platform for both established and emerging artists. They anticipate that Ashika’s performance will not only showcase the rich tradition of Indian classical dance but also serve as a glimpse into the bright future of the art form. Her command over expressions, rhythm, and beats is said to set her apart from her peers, and her performance is expected to be a memorable highlight of the festival.