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All‑India Kalidas Festival to be held in Ujjain from Nov 21‑27 with inaugural state dance‑team competition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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Ujjain will host the All‑India Kalidas Festival from November 21 to 27, featuring a national research symposium, classical music, poetry recitals, debates and, for the first time, a competition among dance troupes from various states, with a budget of ₹4.35 crore.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, will become the cultural hub of the nation from November 21 to 27 as it hosts the All‑India Kalidas Festival. The week‑long event is funded with a budget of ₹4.35 crore, underscoring the state government's commitment to promoting classical arts.
The programme includes a national research symposium on Kalidasa’s works, performances of classical music, poetry recitations, and structured debates that aim to deepen scholarly and public engagement with the ancient poet’s legacy.
A landmark feature of this edition is the inaugural competition among dance troupes representing different Indian states. Organisers say the contest will showcase a diverse range of classical and folk dance forms, fostering inter‑state cultural exchange.
The festival is expected to draw scholars, artists, and thousands of spectators, reinforcing Ujjain’s historic status as a centre of learning and the arts.
The programme includes a national research symposium on Kalidasa’s works, performances of classical music, poetry recitations, and structured debates that aim to deepen scholarly and public engagement with the ancient poet’s legacy.
A landmark feature of this edition is the inaugural competition among dance troupes representing different Indian states. Organisers say the contest will showcase a diverse range of classical and folk dance forms, fostering inter‑state cultural exchange.
The festival is expected to draw scholars, artists, and thousands of spectators, reinforcing Ujjain’s historic status as a centre of learning and the arts.