Do Not Miss the Glorious 10th edition! From 22nd to 26th January 2026. In the wonderland of heritage, Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan!
Immerse yourself in: RAAS – the spirit of celebration; RANG – the vibrant colours of Shekhawati and its performances; REET – a legacy of heritage, indigenous knowledge, and culture.
Special UNESCO Theme: “Women in Heritage”
Festival Highlights
UNESCO Panel at Ramgarh Fort on “Women in Heritage” Led by TIM CURTIS, Head of UNESCO South Asia
Moderator: Dr Alka Pande
Emminent Speakers
H.H. Ranisa Kadambari Jadeja, Maharani of Rajkot; Classical Music Maestro, Padmabhushan Pandit Sajan Misra; lla Arun, Musician, Author, Film and Theatre celebrity; Geeta Chandran (Padmashree), Renowned performing Artist; Dr Rama Pandey (Theatre celebrity and Author; Shruti Nada Poddar, Heritage Conservationist, Founder, Shruti Foundation; and Priyanka Solanki (Woman from Ramgarh)
- ILA ARUN launches her autobiographical book “Parde ke Peechhe” with a fireside chat
– Manganiyaars and Langa Rajasthani Folk musicians with the world renowned Kalbeliya Dancers at the s candle lit “Sethani ka Johad” , a spectacular step well of Shekhawati - Dastaan Goi – a spectacular storytelling style evening on the legendary Meena Kumari – by the renowned Fouzia Daastango
- “The Descent of Shakti -a spectacular show at the Ramgarh Fort by Internationally renowned artist and curator Gauri Sharma Tripathi and co-artists
- Raja Ravi Varma’s women in Art Exhibition and Panel
How Raja Ravi Varma depiction of Women shaped the Indian Mind – at The Grand Archway, The Art Gallery at Mohar Haveli with His Highness, Raja Rama Varma, Descendent of Raja Ravi Varma - Chant and Cello – A trance like musical show of spiritual and raag melodies with the world renowned Saskia Rao de Haas and Dr Shruti Nada Poddar
- TAAL FRY – The mesmerizing percussion ensemble of north south and folk instruments – a spectacular Grand Finale!
- Unbelievable Ayurvedic solutions (Shekhawati’s intangible heritage) – with Our amazing Ayurvedic experts – Manju Misra and Chandanmal Swami Vaid
- Interactions and engagements with artists, craftspersons, designers, entrepreneurs, and dignitaries from India and abroad
- Irish Arist Siobhan Molloy on Flute in the wall painted Chhatries of Ramgarh Shekhawati
- East west fusion with Jack Warnock and the Manganiyaars – Irish melodies with Rajasthani percussions
- Book launch: “Devi and Her Avatars” by Dr. Alka Pande
- A vibrant Rajasthani folk experience with Langa musicians and Kalbeliya dancers in the grand step-well of Churu – Sethani ka Johad
- Ramgarh Shekhawati Heritage walk
- Lifestyle Healing sessions with Vidhi Beri
- Stay with us in beautifully restored heritage Haveli’s and premium 5-star hotels
- Late-night candlelit gatherings and musicals every night after dinner
Pre festival Workshops
- Dhurrie Making with Katran (From January 19-23) with Kanchan Pareek and Dadi ji
- Ala Gila traditional wall fresco painting Workshop – 20th to 23rd Jan
- Line-drawing workshop with Irish artist Diane Henshaw.
Get in touch – 9810078925, vedaaranya@gmail.com, www.vhahfest.org
