Over 4,000 take part in mega Kullu natti at Dasehra fest

Abhinav Vashisht

Kullu, October 12

More than 4,000 women participated in the mega Kullu natti, organised by the International Kullu Dasehra Festival Committee, at the Rath ground here today.

Also known as the ‘Pride of Kullu’, the event was launched in 2014. It has also made to the Limca Book of Records by registering 8,540 participants. In 2015, the event made a world record as the “Largest Natti Dance” by ensuring the participation of 9,892 persons.

The mega natti is held every year, but over the years, the number of participants has reduced.

During the fourth cultural night at the Kala Kendra yesterday, performances by singers Jyotika Tangri and Kushal Pal enthralled the audience. The programme commenced with natti. Local artistes presented traditional songs, which delighted foreign and domestic visitors.

Presentations by cultural troupes from Haryana and Chamba were appreciated by the audience. Artistes from Sri Lanka also gave a glimpse of their culture. Govind Singh Thakur, Transport and Forest Minister and chairman of the International Kullu Dasehra Festival Committee, said the event focused on the importance of hygiene and nutritious food.

A large number of people turned up at the Kala Kendra to witness the cultural evening. Brig Khushal Thakur (retd), chairman-cum-managing director, State Ex-Servicemen Corporation, was the chief guest.