VEDAARANYA HERITAGE AND HEALING FESTIVAL 2025
What
The VEDAARANYA HERITAGE AND HEALING FESTIVAL (VHAH FEST 2025) is a cultural and wellness festival celebrating Rajasthan’s art, heritage, and rejuvenation practices. The event will feature workshops, heritage walks, dance performances, classical music concerts, and wellness activities. VHAH FEST showcases the exquisite “mohar haveli” mansions adorned with intricate frescoes and vibrant colors. Visitors will immerse themselves in the region’s rich history through a heritage walk, exploring havelies, temples and chhatris, while enjoying camel cart rides and tuk-tuk tours. Additionally, the festival offers a series of workshops, including heritage restoration, turban-tying, traditional applique with Barmer artisans in collaboration with Banglanatak.com and weaving sessions with craft persons from Shekhawati and Barmer, providing a deeper connection to Rajasthan’s cultural heritage.
The festival also features classical and folk dance performances, interactive discussions and workshops on Ayurvedic health treatments, ancient chants and wellness practices. In homage to Guru Dutt, the centennial celebration will include the ‘Guru Dutt Moonlight Mehfil’ on February 14th, a magical dinner concert led by Anuraag Poddar, along with insights from Nasreen Munni Kabir and Shruti Nada Poddar on February 15th and 16th, 2025. The festival will culminate with a grand musical tribute by Amrish Mishra on 15 Feb, 2025.
VHAH FEST introduces “The Archway” and the “Mohar Art Gallery” on February 16th, showcasing oleographs by Raja Ravi Varma and M.V. Dhurandhar. This gallery will immerse visitors in their artistic brilliance, as well as the beauty of Shringar Rasa, illustrated in Shekhawati frescoes.
When
The festival will take place from February 13-17, 2025.
Where
The event will be held in Ramgarh Shekhawati, Rajasthan, an area known for its historical significance and artistic legacy, including intricately designed “mohar haveli” mansions. This festival aims to provide attendees with a transformative experience, highlighting the connection between art, culture, and wellness in a breathtaking setting.