Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the ten-day ‘Vasantotsav 2026’ Bhajan Clubbing event at the Ramjas College, University of Delhi, calling it an initiative that brings devotion, culture, and youthful energy onto one platform, creating a new cultural consciousness.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, has emphasized the need to connect the youth with culture and devotion and has appreciated initiatives like ‘Bhajan Clubbing’.
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Gupta said that PM Modi has described bhajan and kirtan as the soul of Indian culture and praised this tradition, adding that the Delhi government’s effort through ‘Vasantotsav 2026’ is a step in the same direction.
She called this an innovative step taken to reconnect the younger generation with their cultural roots, rich heritage, and spiritual consciousness.
“Through ‘Bhajan Clubbing’, Delhi is today witnessing a wonderful confluence of devotion, culture, and youthful energy, where spiritual experience is emerging in a new form alongside modern expression,” CM added.
Meanwhile, Delhi Minister for Art, Culture, Language and Tourism, Kapil Mishra, was also present on the occasion, and said that, inspired by PM Modi’s encouragement of Indian culture, bhajan-kirtan, and youth participation, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led the Delhi government is connecting the youth with country’s traditions through a special cultural series from February 10 to 19.
He called this a meaningful effort towards making Delhi the capital of art and culture, along with being the national capital.
On Wednesday, Raghav Raja will present a musical performance at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, and on Thursday, India Music Collective will perform at ARSD College, while on the same day, Sadho Band will present its music at Shaheed Sukhdev College.
On February 13, Rahasya Band will offer a performance at Shyam Lal College, and on the same day, bhajans of Keshavam will be performed at PGDAV College.
Continuing with the event, on February 16, Keshavam will be performing at the University stadium, and on 19 February, this spiritual journey will reach a special milestone at Shivaji College.
According to Minister Mishra, Delhi is witnessing a new, historic, and youth-connected cultural movement through ‘Bhajan Clubbing,’ adding that such events will continue in the future.