A Hindi play ‘Raja Harishchandra’ was staged here on Friday.
The play was performed at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum under Abhinayan series of drama.
The play was directed by Krishna Kumari.
This fascinating story was much enjoyed by the audience. Also it was presented brilliantly by the artists of the theatre group.
At the center of this presentation is King Harishchandra. Raja Harishchandra was the king of Ayodhya, the famous Suryavanshi (Ikshvakvanshi, Arkavanshi, Raghuvanshi), who was the son of Satyavrat.
They are unique to their integrity and for this they have to endure many hardships in life.
Raja Harishchandra had sold himself along with his wife and son to walk on the path of truth.
It is said that - 'Chandra Tera Suraj Tarai, Tarey Jagat Behnaa, Pai Purely Shri Harishchandra's True Idea.' His wife's name was Tara and the son's name was Rohit, he donated a whole kingdom to Rishi Vishwamitra due to his grandson nature.
In today's presentation the artists presented how Vishwamitra took revenge on Raja Harishchandra and still did not get off the path of Raja Harishchandra Satya.
Harishchandra's tribulations and their enduring behavior were presented to the audience by artists on stage in artistic manner.
The end of this presentation is accompanied by the meaningful duty of King Harishchandra and the victory of truth.
Through this presentation, the artists gave inspiration to the audience to be truthful and to be perfect with self-confidence.
The play was much enjoyed by the audience.