A
three-day Dasara festivity is being held at the Kempegowda International
Airport to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.
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| Dasara at KIA |
After the inaugural,
Hindustani vocalist Sangita Katti enthralled the audience in her unique style.
The event also witnessed a half-hour of soul-rending Bhajans and Vachana Gayana
by Basavaraja Mugalakhoda and a one-hour long folk dance form of Karnataka –
Yakshagana – by Kumari Arpita Hegde and her troupe.
The festivities was
inaugurated by the state chief secretary Subhash Chandra Khuntia. BIAL is
showcasing the festival in association with the Department of Kannada and
Culture.
Senior executives from BIAL,
including its Executive Director and President Hari Marar and others were also
present.
For those going to the airport to see off their friends
and loved ones, or transiting passengers, KIA has a lot to offer these three
days.
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| Ms Sangeetha Katti Performing At The BIAL Dasara Inauguration |
South India’s unique
tradition of Dasara has been reflected in the display of Gombe at the kerb. The
mélange of dolls depict gods, puranas, everyday life and characters from Hindu
mythology. Observed during Navaratri, the nine holy nights, Kolu marks a
prosperous beginning through divinity and togetherness.
Dasara at the KIA Airport
will also encourage travellers to send festive greetings to their loved ones on
curated postcards that have been created by hearing-impaired children from the
Mathru School, Bengaluru, which are being distributed free.
Donation boxes have also
been set up at the Terminal where passengers can make contributions towards the
purchase of Braille books for visually-impaired children at Mathru School. BIAL
will match these donations with an equal amount of money.
The three-day Dasara
festival at the kerb is open for both travellers and visitors to the Airport.
Those biking or driving down to the airport for a hot cuppa can visit the
expansive celebrations and soak in the festive atmosphere.
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