Kerala Fest 2026 · Day 3 in Bhopal

The cultural evening, as reported

The published reports describe a programme opening with the Voice of Bhopal orchestra, followed by St. Paul students and singer Shikha Sharath. Classical performances included Bharatanatyam by Revathi Vinod and a semi-classical duet by Rishika Nair and Lakshmi Shankar.

Kerala’s folk programme included Thiruvathira, Nadodi Nritham, Ottan Thullal, Arjun Nritham, Theyyam and Poora Pattu. A Kalaripayattu demonstration brought martial arts to the stage before Padayani closed the evening. The coverage below belongs to the independent publishers and is presented as a record of the festival story.

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The Day 3 print coverage wall

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English newspaper report headlined UMA hosts cultural extravaganza showcasing Kerala’s rich heritage, with performers and drummers.

Hindi newspaper feature showing a Theyyam performer holding a child during the Kerala Fest cultural programme.

Dainik Jagran Hindi report on Ottan Thullal, classical dance and folk performances at Kerala Fest.

Hindi newspaper report on UMA’s cultural evening, illustrated with photographs of classical dancers.

Deshbandhu Hindi report on Bharatanatyam, Thiruvathira, Theyyam, Kalaripayattu and Padayani performances.

English newspaper report headlined Kerala’s cultural splendor comes alive at UMA’s magnificent cultural evening.

Lokdesh Hindi feature on Kerala folk culture, with dancers performing on the Kerala Fest stage.

Hindi newspaper report on UMA’s cultural evening and Kerala’s traditional art forms in Bhopal.

Nai Dunia Hindi report on Kerala traditional dance and music captivating the audience.

Navbharat Hindi report on Kerala’s heritage and music, with Ottan Thullal performers on stage.

English feature headlined When Tigers danced on the streets of Bhopal, reflecting on Pulikali and cultural exchange.

Hindi newspaper clipping showing a group dance and reporting on Kerala Fest’s cultural evening.

Hindi weekly newspaper page on the festival’s programme of traditional dance, music and martial arts.

Swadesh Hindi report on classical dance and folk arts, with guests and a performer at Kerala Fest.

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