Hosting one of the colourful events, Gujarat Mahotsav, the multi art centre of city is embellished with the shades of Gujarat.
The Gujarat Mahotsav is a must visit for the art enthusiasts of the city. The mahotsav displays the rich culture of Gujarat.
Marking the third day of the mahotsav, the Bhopalites enjoyed folk dance Bhavai on Friday. The heavy backdrop and the highly decorated stage gave a clear picture of art and culture of Gujarat.
Bhavai was a folk dance drama adapted from the folklores of Gujarat. The drama revolves around a King Sidh Raj Solanki of Pata and a girl Jasma.
Solanki gets attracted to Jasma. Fascinated with her beauty he proposes her for marriage. But Jasma denies his proposal. Driven with his male ego, king murders her entire family.
Jasma in agony curses the king. She curses that one will ever discover his death’s reason or his death body. The entire story plot was conceptualized around love and hatred.
With few comic scenes the drama had a light side to it. The audience too was enjoying it to the fullest. On one hand they sympethised with Jasma and on other side hated the king. Portraying the mixture of emotions the play was worthwhile watching.
Next performance was the Bhilon Ki Mahabharat.
Performed by Samunda Group, Gujarat as many as 10 artists described about the story of Pandavas.
The entire musical drama portrayed about Pandavas. The more charismatic feature of the play was the use of traditional musical instruments like Dholak, Manjira, Ghungroo, Shank.
The Bhopalites had a gala time on the third day of Gujarat Mahotsav.