Jaipur: The Brahmshakti Garba and Dandiya Festival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Chamber Bhawan on M.I. Road in Jaipur. Organised by the Jaipur District Women's Wing of the Sarv Brahman Mahasabha, the event celebrated Indian folk traditions, family unity and women's empowerment through vibrant Garba and Dandiya performances.
Women dressed in traditional attire presented a colourful glimpse of Indian culture through their energetic dance performances. The combination of devotional worship and traditional folk dances created a festive and spiritual atmosphere at the venue.
The main highlight of the festival was the special presentation titled ‘Dandiya of Three Generations – Grandmother, Mother and Daughter’. A total of 55 trios participated in a coordinated Dandiya performance in an attempt to create a world record.
The participation of three generations on a single stage conveyed a powerful message of family bonding, cultural continuity and women's empowerment. The experience and grace of grandmothers, the enthusiasm of mothers and the youthful energy of daughters came together in a unique celebration of tradition.
The event demonstrated how India's cultural heritage remains vibrant when different generations participate together. The involvement of senior women alongside younger participants gave the festival a distinctive identity.
The programme began with the worship of the Goddess, followed by a collective Maha Aarti. Women offered prayers for happiness, prosperity and the well-being of their families. The celebrations continued with enthusiastic Garba and Dandiya performances, accompanied by traditional songs and rhythmic beats that filled the venue with festive cheer.
The event was organised under the leadership of Mamta Sharma, President of the Jaipur District Women's Wing, and Dr. Kavita Shastri, General Secretary of the organisation. Special arrangements were made for the registration, coordination and collective performances of the participating trios. Office-bearers and volunteers welcomed the participants and assisted in the smooth conduct of the programme.
The festival aimed to encourage women's participation in cultural activities, strengthen family relationships and connect younger generations with India's traditional folk heritage. It also provided women from different age groups with an opportunity to celebrate their shared cultural identity and strengthen bonds across generations.
The programme was attended by chief guest Pandit Harishankar Bilwal, Pandit Suresh Mishra, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma, Rajasthan BJP Mahila Morcha President Rakhi Rathore, Jaipur Deputy Mayor Saroj Kanwar, Dr. Shail Shastri, State President of the Women's Wing of Sarv Brahman Mahasabha, State President Dinesh Sharma, Jaipur City President Ajay Sharma, B.M. Sharma, Secretary of Narwar Ashram Committee, and other prominent community representatives. The organising committee welcomed the guests.
Around 1,000 women participated in the festival, making it a vibrant celebration of devotion, cultural heritage and community participation.
Special attention was given to entry arrangements, security, cleanliness and discipline at the venue. At the conclusion of the event, the organising committee expressed its gratitude to all participants, guests, supporters and volunteers for their contributions to the successful celebration.