Significance of Meerabai’s works discussed at Portmore govt school

Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi, in collaboration with the state’s Department of Language and Culture, organised the two-day ‘Kala Dharohar’ at Government Model Girls Senior Secondary School, Portmore, which concluded here today.

The initiative aimed to support education policy by promoting performing arts, lectures, demonstrations, workshops and performances in various schools and colleges across the country.

This event also marked the 525th anniversary of Sant Meerabai. On the first day, school principal Rakhi Pandit welcomed the artists, teachers and students at the school auditorium.

Shailendra Kumar Goswami, along with his team, showcased a performance and delivered an insightful lecture on the life and contributions of Meerabai.

The discussion delved into Meerabai’s bhajans, her life struggles, creative works and the cultural and linguistic significance of her contributions.

On the second day, the team — including Gulshan, Sumit Mishra, and Himanshu —left a deep impression on the audience with their mesmerising performance.

The school principal expressed gratitude to the performers for sharing their valuable knowledge and shedding light on Meerabai’s life and legacy, which, according to the principal, greatly benefited the students’ understanding.