A vibrant Garba-Dandiya evening will be hosted at Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex on October 18th

New Delhi. A grand 'Dandia Raas' festival—a vibrant confluence of energy, culture, and joy—will be held in the national capital, New Delhi, on Sunday, October 18. Organized by the Mahila Mandal (Women’s Wing) of the Rajasthani Vikas Samiti (Regd.), Krishna Nagar, the event will commence at 6:00 PM at Orient Banquet Hall No. 2, located within the Yamuna Sports Complex. The celebration promises to be a lively affair, filled with music, dance, and participants adorned in colorful, traditional attire. Rekha Gupta, a prominent figure in Delhi, will grace the event as the Chief Guest, while Union Minister and Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra will attend as the Guest of Honor.Other distinguished guests invited to the ceremony include former BJP National Vice President Shyam Jaju; Deputy Mayor of Delhi Dr. Monika Pant; Municipal Councilor for Krishna Nagar, Sandeep Kapoor; President of the BJP’s Rajasthan Cell (Delhi Unit), CA Shriram Atal; IPS officer R.P. Meena (DCP, Shahdara); and Dr. Vibhav Kumar Jha, National Vice President of the LJP (Ram Vilas).*Performances by Artists to be a Key Highlight*The Dandia Raas festival will feature a rich array of music and entertainment. Special attractions will include performances by *Indian Idol* fame singer Neeraj Bakshi and singer Kirti Upadhyay, alongside the presence of Dr. Prince Iwanshi—an Asian and two-time World Heavyweight Champion and co-founder of FFW.This event aims to bring together the Rajasthani community and all enthusiasts of culture on a single platform to share the joy of traditional festivities. The initiative seeks to promote Indian cultural traditions and provide families with a shared space to celebrate their cultural heritage. The organizing committee plays a pivotal role in this event. The patron committee includes Santosh Bihani, Rekhalata Rathi, Pratibha Chandak, Sunita Samsukha, Mamta Bagri, and Gauri Binwani. The advisory committee consists of Aruna Bajaj, Saroj Pediwal, Santosh Tated, Shashi Soni, and Durga Rathi. Ritu Mohta serves as the committee president, Rajni Mundhra as secretary, and Jamuna Lohia as treasurer. Uma Mundhra and Kanchan Maheshwari serve as vice-presidents; Bharti Lunawat and Jyoti Mundhra as joint secretaries; and Madhushree Taparia and Sunita Baheti as joint treasurers. Karuna Bhutada, Anita Sarda, and Simran Mohta are the cultural secretaries, while Sanju Karnani, Seema Somani, Leela Lohia, Durga Mohta, Lakshmi Bagri, and Santosh Kalani are actively involved in the service department. Naina Mantri, Lakshmi Karnani, and Sarla Lakhotia serve as organizational secretaries, and Sunita Karba, Seema Khetan, and Hema Maheshwari are responsible for publicity.Shikha Bagri and Manisha Chenlani serve as sports secretaries, and Anju Taparia acts as the communications secretary. Many other women, serving as executive and supporting members, are also actively engaged in the preparations for the event. *Contributions from Sponsors and Partners*Mr. Param Anand Ramanand Malani of Malani Marble is a sponsor for the event. The primary sponsors are Ramavatar Agarwal and Mamta Agarwal of Shyam Dhani Industries Limited. Nitinji Nagpal of Art Home is also a sponsor, while N.D. Jewellers is supporting the event as a gift sponsor. Furthermore, a significant role in ensuring the success of the event is played by various categories of partners—including 'extra-distinguished,' 'distinguished,' and 'special' partners—as well as the event coordinators and co-coordinators.Dandiya and Garba are not merely dance forms; they are vibrant expressions of Indian folk life. Feet moving to the rhythm of music, the colorful allure of traditional attire, and the rhythmic clacking of *dandiyas* (sticks) infuse the atmosphere with immense enthusiasm. Such events also strengthen cultural dialogue and social engagement among diverse communities.Participants will have the opportunity to connect with folk music, traditional dance, and a shared sense of joy. For women, the youth, and children in particular, this event will serve as a gateway to experiencing the diversity of Indian culture and its living traditions firsthand.The organizing body has appealed to the city's residents to participate in the event with great enthusiasm. Through this 'Dandiya Raas Utsav,' it is hoped that the message of culture, tradition, and social unity will reach every individual.