Harsh Vardhan Rathod Among the Distinguished Guests at Shri Dakshin Delhi Gujarati Mandal’s Event; Pledge to Promote Gujarati Culture and Indian Traditions
New Delhi, 19 October 2026: The three-day ‘Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026’, organised by Shri Dakshin Delhi Gujarati Mandal, concluded successfully on 18 October at Lalit Mahajan School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. Held from 16 to 18 October, the cultural festival showcased Gujarati folk culture, traditional Garba, Dandiya and India’s rich cultural heritage.
The event was attended by Sachina Ben Patel, President of the Mandal; Vijaybhai Panchal, General Secretary; Manohar Das Gujarati, senior worker and former President; and Harsh Vardhan Rathod, Executive Member, along with other distinguished guests. Over the three days, a large number of people participated enthusiastically, demonstrating their interest in Gujarati culture and traditional folk arts.
Harsh Vardhan Rathod Attends the Event
Executive Member Harsh Vardhan Rathod attended ‘Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026’. He highlighted the importance of such cultural events as a means of bringing society together, preserving Indian traditions and introducing the younger generation to its cultural roots.
The office-bearers and members present at the event emphasised continuing collective efforts to promote Gujarati culture, language, folk art and Indian traditions.
Special Maha Aarti Organised on Ashtami
A special Maha Aarti was organised on the auspicious occasion of Ashtami during the event. Conducted with devotion and reverence, the Maha Aarti added a spiritual and religious dimension to the celebration. The attendees collectively participated in the prayers and worship, wishing for happiness, peace and prosperity.
Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on His 150th Birth Anniversary
During the event, tribute was paid to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to nation-building. Honouring his historic role in strengthening the country’s unity and integrity, the event conveyed a message of national unity, social harmony and the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
Sardar Patel’s life continues to inspire people through his commitment to national unity, integrity and service to the nation. His ideals remain a source of inspiration for society to work together and contribute to nation-building.
Pledge to Promote Gujarati Culture, Sanskrit Language and Indian Traditions
Shri Dakshin Delhi Gujarati Mandal aims to preserve and promote the Gujarati language, Sanskrit language, Indian traditions and cultural values through cultural programmes. Such events play an important role in strengthening mutual cooperation, social harmony and cultural unity among different communities.
The Mandal’s office-bearers and members expressed their commitment to organising similar programmes in the future to pass on Indian culture and traditions to the younger generation.
Concludes with a Message of Enthusiasm and Cultural Unity
The three-day ‘Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026’ concluded with a message of enthusiasm, devotion and cultural unity. The event played an important role in strengthening the cultural identity of the Gujarati community and preserving Indian traditions.
The initiative by Shri Dakshin Delhi Gujarati Mandal was a commendable effort towards strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and bringing India’s cultural heritage closer to the public.
