Devotional songs of Radha-Krishna and Gujarati Garba rhythms set the stage alive with energy during the two-day cultural festival
Kota, October 19, 2026: A vibrant blend of devotion, music, culture and tradition marked the two-day Vrindavan Raas Mahotsav held at Palm Pacific Hotel and Resort on Jhalawar Road in Kota. Organised for the first time by Sarvapratham Group, the festival witnessed enthusiastic participation as people dressed in colourful traditional attire danced to the rhythmic beats of Gujarati Garba, Dandiya and devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha.
Rajasthan Red Cross Society State President Rajesh Krishna Birla, the chief guest, inaugurated the event by performing the aarti of Maa Durga. Addressing the gathering, he said that events like the Vrindavan Raas Mahotsav play an important role in strengthening religious faith, cultural awareness and social unity. Such programmes spread positive energy in society and provide people with an opportunity to reconnect with their traditions. He expressed hope that events dedicated to Indian culture, religious harmony and social cohesion would continue to be organised, further enhancing Kota's cultural identity.
The programme was attended by several distinguished guests, including BJP State Vice-President Chhagan Mahur, Additional Divisional Commissioner Mamta Tiwari, senior BJP leader Pankaj Mehta, councillors Deepika Durgesh and Jairaj Singh Hada, and Sumangalam Group Director Ishwar Lal Saini.
Additional Divisional Commissioner Mamta Tiwari appreciated the grand and well-organised Dandiya celebration held at Palm Pacific Hotel and Resort for the first time on such a scale. She said that events of this kind play a significant role in bringing families and communities together, introducing children to Indian traditions and instilling a sense of pride in their cultural heritage among the younger generation.
Senior BJP leader Pankaj Mehta said that the enthusiasm of participants performing Garba and Dandiya in colourful traditional outfits reflected their devotion to Maa Durga. He added that when the younger generation embraces traditional attire, devotional music and cultural dances, it helps preserve India's rich cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations.
One of the distinctive features of the festival was its family-oriented format, with entry restricted to couples. Over the two days, participants enthusiastically danced to Garba and Dandiya music, creating an atmosphere filled with devotion, joy and celebration. Bouncers were deployed to ensure security, while the cooperation extended by the police also contributed to the smooth conduct of the event.
Jyoti Verma and Sonia Goyal made special contributions to planning and organising the festival. The stage proceedings were conducted by Kaushal Rajkishore, Banwari Meena and Mahima Srivastava. Suwalka & Suwalka also showcased various electric vehicle models and provided information about them to promote the adoption of electric vehicles.
Palm Pacific Hotel and Resort Director Prateek Goyal said the objective of organising the Vrindavan Raas Mahotsav in a family-friendly format was to connect the people of Kota with Indian culture and traditions while providing them with an opportunity for entertainment and social interaction.
Parmanand Goyal said the main aim of the Dandiya Raas Mahotsav was to keep Indian culture alive and pass its traditions on to the younger generation. K.K. Sharma, popularly known as 'Kamal', emphasised that such festivals play an important role in connecting young people with the roots of Indian culture.
The festival was organised by Sarvapratham Group Director Vishal Verma, with Palm Pacific Hotel and Resort Director Prateek Goyal as the venue partner and Hotel Regenta Blue among the supporting partners and sponsors. Several individuals and organisations contributed to the successful event, including Anil Verma, Vishal Verma, Ishwar Saini of Sumangalam Group, Somesh Bhalia of Om Shiv Shakti Solar, Dhulilal Gajanand Saraf, Neeraj Suwalka of Suwalka Motors, Yuvraj Suwalka of Suwalka Resort and Raksha Verma of Lenaya Designer, along with other dignitaries.
The two-day festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from families, young people and children. Through this initiative, Sarvapratham Group sought to strengthen Kota's tradition of family-oriented cultural events while promoting Indian heritage, social harmony and collective celebration. The organisers expressed their gratitude to all the guests, partners, sponsors and residents of Kota for their valuable support in making the event a success.
