| "Rang Dharu Ge" |
| 7.00pm : |
| Lighting of Akhand Holi Flame by Smt Sheila Dixit ji*- Chief Minister, Delhi. |
| Akhand Holi Flame will burn from the commencement of the festival on 26th to its close on 28th Feb, 11pm to symbolize the destruction of disparities and invoke Harmony. The audience at the venue will be encouraged to participate in the “May there be light’ movement by making an offering to the Akhand Holi flame. |
| Smt Sheila Dixit ji (honorable Chief Minister of Delhi) addresses the august gathering |
Special Invitee:–Padma Bhushan Pt Chhannulal Mishra will be Honored as Raas Rang Holi Utsav’s 1st “Raas Rasik”…A tradition we are initiating to recognize talent and human values
(Do cajole him, he might share the secrets of Benares ki Hori ) |
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| “Gainda Phool" |
| 'Krishna Prerna' Exhibition Opening by Shri Ashok Vajpeyi, Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi -- Unveiling of Naved Akhtar’s colourful panels of Krishna playing Holi. Shri Vajpeyi ji will enthrall the audience with a few couplets especially chosen for the occasion. |
| Presentation by Rahul Kansal ji,ED-Times of India |
| Presentation by Shri Arun Budhiraja ji, Founder Trustee– Krishna Prerna Charitable Trust |
ShyamSakhiVrind®: Specially Trained Kirtanias by Krishna Prerna -Widows of Vrindavan (Courtesy Rajasthan Roots  ) mellifluously sing traditional Holi Bhajans. |
| Rajasthan Roots jugal bandi with ShyamSakhiVrind®, presenting specially composed Braj Holi Kirtan |
| Rajasthan Roots the internationally acclaimed 8 member fusion group will use instruments like khartaal, morchang, bhapang, guitar, flute, bells and dholak to present songs on Holi. |
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