India Habitat Centre celebrated the festival of Holi with an evening of music, dance and festive cuisine at Margosa Lawn at India Habitat Centre. The programme was part of the Centre’s ongoing Utsav Series, an annual initiative through which IHC celebrates the spirit of India’s diverse festivals with curated cultural programmes and community gatherings.
The event was inaugurated by Shri Katikithala Srinivas, President, India Habitat Centre, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) K. G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre, and Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Welcoming the audience, Prof. (Dr.) K. G. Suresh spoke about the importance of celebrating India’s cultural traditions and bringing people together through art, music and shared festive experiences. On the occasion, he also launched Cheeni Kum, a curated selection of sugar-free desserts that will now be available across the restaurants at India Habitat Centre.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Suresh said,
“India Habitat Centre has always been committed to celebrating the rich cultural traditions of our country. Festivals such as Holi offer a wonderful opportunity to bring people together in a spirit of joy and community. Through our Utsav Series we continue to create spaces where music, dance, food and shared celebrations come together.”
The evening opened with a musical presentation by Pavithra Chari, accompanied by Sagar Gujarati (tabla), Lalit Sisodia (harmonium) and Mudassir Khan (sarangi), featuring compositions traditionally associated with the festival of Holi. This was followed by an engaging Kathak performance by Vidha Lal and troupe, culminating in the celebratory Phoolon ki Holi.
Guests also enjoyed a specially curated selection of festive favourites including Moong Dal Chilla, Dahi Bhalla, Kaanji Vada, Dal Kachori with Aloo Bhaji, Jalebi with Rabri and Khoya Gujiya, among other seasonal delicacies.
The venue was colourfully decorated to reflect the vibrancy of the festival, and the evening was well attended by members, guests and cultural enthusiasts who came together to celebrate Holi in a warm and festive atmosphere.
