Musical, dance extravaganza to enchant Kashi from Apr 16

Over 100 classical artistes, including 11 Padma awardees and 16 first-time performers, will participate in the 102nd edition of the six-day, night-long Sankat Mochan Music Festival at the Lord Sankat Mochan Temple premises in Varanasi, from April 16 to April 21, 2025.

- HT Correspondent

VARANASI: Among the participating artistes, many are internationally acclaimed, said Sankat Mochan Temple chief priest Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra.

Prof Mishra added that on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, falling on Chaitra Shukla Purnima (April 12, 2025), the temple premises will witness special decorations, tableaux, aarti, and worship of Lord Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman.

In the morning session on Hanuman Jayanti, events including Shehnai performances, Rudrabhishek by Brahmins, recitation of Shri Ramcharitmanas, Shri Sitaram Sankirtan, Ramarcha Poojan, and Sunderkand recitation from Shri Valmiki Ramayana will take place. Additionally, at 5 pm, Kirtan Mandals from Ramakrishna Mission will present sankirtan, and Akhand Paath of Shri Ramcharitmanas will continue into the night, organised by various Ramayana Mandals of the city.