Friday 16 September 2016

Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day (2014)...


After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh state was first created with Nagpur as its capital and later in 1956, the state was reorganized and Bhopal was announced as its new capital. The reorganization of the state took place in November month. In 2010, the state government of Madhya Pradesh announced to celebrate the Foundation day of the state on 1st, November of every year. The state witnessed its first Foundation day i.e. 54th year celebrations in 2010. For better understanding of what Foundation day exactly means, we can define it as the designated date on which the state or a nation was founded and came into existence. 





In 2014, when I was visiting my hometown in November month. My father asked me if I wanted to attend this 59th Foundation day celebrations of Madhya Pradesh? Since I had heard a lot about the cultural events and fireworks in the newspapers, I said "Yes" right away without giving it any further thought. And then we bought the passes for the event and attended the wonderful and colorful program.









The program was held at the Lal parade ground, Bhopal and was attended by thousands. In the first half of program, Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave a 15 mins speech and then he presented the Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman (Lifetime achievement award) to Dr Anil Kakodkar for his outstanding services and achievements. Afterwards the main cultural program was started where hundreds of artists from various parts of country presented Mahakavi Kalidas’ Meghdootam. The show was choreographed by famous choreographer Maitreyee Pahari. In second half, music composers Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani performed their hit nos. and then the program ended with mesmerizing fireworks.








 
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31 comments:

  1. Deepa16 September 2016 at 11:29

    What a colourful and vibrant post! Great pics with good description from Saumy's bag :)

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    1. Amrita17 September 2016 at 03:31

      Sounds like a fascinating programme. It's wonderful to see stageshow's

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    2. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:01

      Thanks a lot for your kind words, Deepa! :)

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    3. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:02

      Thanks for stopping by and reading the post, Amrita! :)

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  2. Unknown17 September 2016 at 07:13

    What a colorful, vibrant show. Beautiful photographs, even if you got around to posting them a couple of years late ;-)

    Cheers,
    Modern Gypsy

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    1. Saumy Nagayach13 October 2016 at 06:27

      haha.. I wasn't into blogging that time and a few days back when I was going thru my collection of photos, I found these, so posted them here! :)

      Thanks and glad you liked the pictures :)

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  3. Awkward Earthling17 September 2016 at 11:28

    Wow ...
    Loved the colours in your pics & it does seem to be an awesome show :)

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:10

      Thanks a lot, Sam! Glad you liked the pictures :)

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  4. Rajlakshmi18 September 2016 at 05:56

    I had never known that the MP foundation day was so vivid and beautiful. It must be amazing to se all those dance performances. Stunning captures!!

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:11

      It was a great experience Raj! The dance performances and play were the highlights of the show. :)

      Glad you liked the pictures :)

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  5. Roma Gupta Sinha18 September 2016 at 09:26

    Impeccable shots Saumy, I am mesmerized and too enticed to attend my dear :)

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:13

      Thanks a lot, Roma! It happens every year in the month of November.Do plan to visit some time during that period. :)

      Glad you liked the pictures :)

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  6. Divya18 September 2016 at 13:54

    Lovely pictures! I've never visited Madhya Pradesh - did not even know Nagpur was its original capital! Hope I visit this heart of India someday!

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:15

      Thanks a lot, Divya! Glad you liked the pictures :)

      MP is really beautiful, do plan to visit it some time! :)

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  7. Kala Ravi19 September 2016 at 04:14

    What a spectacular show Saumy! And you've managed to capture the best of it! I loved the close shot of the gorgeous dancers with lotuses! MP is indeed a vibrant state!

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:16

      Thank you so much, Kala! Glad you liked the pictures. :)

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  8. Rashmi Lingappa19 September 2016 at 09:58

    Hello from one photographer to another!:) Incredible shots! I have never visited Madhya Pradesh, will soon add it on to my travel cards.

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    1. Saumy Nagayach20 September 2016 at 22:20

      Hey Rashmi! Thanks a lot! :) Madhya Pradesh is an awesome state, do plan to visit it some time! :)

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  9. Ruchi Mayank Verma20 September 2016 at 00:37

    Amazingly covered !!!

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  10. Mridula21 September 2016 at 00:26

    That is a feast to the eyes, beautiful pictures!

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    1. Saumy Nagayach13 October 2016 at 06:33

      Thank you so much, Mridula! Glad you liked the pictures :)

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  11. divsi2 November 2016 at 09:04

    *JAW dropped*
    Fabulous pictures Saumy! It isn't easy capturing dancers. You have done a splendid job! :) And what a brilliant use of ambient light!

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  12. Tina Basu28 November 2016 at 22:15

    Absolutely stunning. I so want to see some live shows!

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  13. Menaka Bharathi13 January 2017 at 02:35

    Such a great show isn't it saumy! we in Chhattisgarh have our foundation day in November. In fact our Rajyotsav is celebrated for a week and it has been a tradition of having an elaborate festival atmosphere in every nook and corner of Chhattisgarh. Now I will also write about it, taking ideas from you.

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  14. Jyotirmoy Sarkar28 March 2017 at 02:28

    Grand and colorful event, very nicely covered, pics are superb.

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  15. Ami28 March 2017 at 03:24

    Beautiful captures. Lovely to see such amazing performances.

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  16. Purba chakraborty28 March 2017 at 09:46

    Such a colorful event. I am sure you had a great time. Wonderful captures. It's amazing that you could listen to Vishal-Shekhar live :)

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  17. Roma Gupta Sinha29 March 2017 at 04:37

    Adorable captures Saumy, alternate career option :)

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  18. SandeepaChetan1 April 2017 at 04:09

    Spectacular show! You've perfectly captured the colours, costumes and dancers.

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  19. D.Nambiar1 April 2017 at 18:42

    So much colour and culture. It was nice knowing about MP Foundation Day.
    Great pictures of the even Saumy. Nice job. :)

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