DLC SUPVA ready to host “Saang Samagam” on Thursday; Education Minister will be the chief guest

Rohtak, January 21, 2026: Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA) is all set to host a one-day Saang Samagam on January 22nd, Thursday. The university's central auditorium will be the venue for a day-long celebration of Haryanvi culture, featuring a blend of folk music (Ragini), dialogue, and theatrical performances. The state's Education and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mahipal Dhanda, will be the chief guest of the event.

Registrar, Dr. Gunjan Malik Manocha said that the North Central Zone Cultural Centre will also be participating in this event organized by DLCSUPVA. Along with the performances of folk songs, those who have made significant contributions to keeping this art form alive will also be honoured.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya informed that the Saang Samagam will begin at 9:30 AM. Renowned Saang troupes from the state will present their performances, introducing the audience to the rich folk art and culture of the region. Pandit Vishnu Dutt, grandson of the renowned poet Suryakavi Dada Lakhmichand, Pradeep Rai Nindana, great-grandson of the famous poet Rai Dhanpat Singh, and Dr. Satish George Kashyap will perform with their troupes and fellow artists.

According to Dr. Amit Arya, the SUPVA campus has been decorated in a typical Haryanvi style for the folk music and dance festival (Saang Samagam). The chief guest and other dignitaries will first garland the statue of the renowned poet Dada Lakhmi Chand. Education Minister will inaugurate a 400-kilowatt rooftop solar plant and will also visit the gallery created in the Design Department. Students have displayed their self-made products there, including clothing, paintings, and other artwork.

VC Dr. Amit Arya said that performances under the Saang Samagam will continue on the stage of the Central Auditorium, while live broadcasts will be available at two other locations within the university campus. Live streaming arrangements have been made in the lobby outside the Central Auditorium and in the mini-auditorium so that all guests and visitors can enjoy the Saang Samagam.

According to Dr. Amit Arya, historical research reveals that the Haryanvi folk theatre (Saang) tradition began around 1200AD. Many folk artists from Haryana not only enriched this art form but also awakened social consciousness among the people. However, this increasingly popular art soon became a cause of concern for the Mughal rulers. Therefore, Aurangzeb banned folk theatre (Saang) in 1658 AD. This was because it brought people together, and the cruel rulers feared that the united people might revolt. After Aurangzeb's death in 1707 AD, efforts to revive folk theatre (Saang) began again in 1709 AD.