![]() ![]() The mix of Scottish and Indian music and dance includes Edinburgh Bhangra Crew, Bharti Ashram, Junoon and the Bengali group Ram Lila. ![]() There will be different marquees for dance and music, a separate area dedicated for kids’ activities and stalls providing delicious Indian food.” He added: "Edinburgh Dusherra will showcase the performances of more than 125 artists ranging from amateurs to professionals in a 5 hour extravaganza including the dance drama of Ramlila and a spectacular finale fireworks. "We look forward to welcoming people from across Scotland to Dusherra to celebrate with us on this occasion and to help us spread Indian cultural awareness and values across a wide cross section of the country’s population." “2022 marks the 28th anniversary of the SIAF," said Nirav Mehta, Vice President of SIAF. Traditionally Dusherra occurs on the night of the full moon and proclaims a universal message to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Edinburgh’s Dusherra Festival returns to Calton Hill this Sunday, 9 October, with a free programme of traditional and contemporary Indian musical and dance performances, fireworks and the triumphant burning of three huge effigies.Įdinburgh’s Dusherra (pronounced Duss-ehhh-ra), is the flagship event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) and an important Indian Festival commemorating a ten-day war between the gods and demons and the subsequent triumph of Lord Rama over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife Sita. ![]()
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