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| Mata Ki Kahani unveiled at Katra, mesmerises audiences | | |  Early Times Report
KATRA, Sept 29: 'Mata Ki Kahani' - a highly vibrant musical theatrical extravaganza of Natrang Jammu, conceptualized, scripted designed, and directed by Balwant Thakur was presented at Kailash Parking, Railway Road, Katra Navratra Festival-2022 organised by J&K Tourism in association with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Babila Rakwal, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi was the Chief Guest on the occasion who appreciated this mesmerising presentation of Natrang. Prominent among those who witnessed spectacular performance includes Amit Gupta (Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi), Rishpal Singh (Additional Commissioner with Financial Commissioner, J&K), Angrez Singh (SDM, Katra), Ambika Bali (AD Tourism, Katra) and Jatinder Singh (Tehsildar, Katra)
History has never witnessed a spectacular theatre presentation based on this one of the most popular Indian mythological stories. The most significant part of this performance is the usage of traditional narratives of Mata Vaishno Devi which have been echoing in the hills since last over one thousand years. This mind-blowing presentation is an assimilation of music, dance, drama and the latest developed techniques of visual theatrical magnifications. Despite the fact that this highly professional presentation has been designed for a particular set of stage, the impact of the performance was mindblowing.
Mata Ki Kahani' - a unique theatrical experience for the audience, beautifully showcased the popular legend of Mata Vaishno Devi. Magically it transported the entire audience to a mesmerising journey unfolding the story of Mata Vaishno Devi which is a classic narrative that echoes every Hindu household and is a part of every grandma's midnight tale. As per the legend, during the period when the Goddess was busy in annihilating the Asuras, Her three main manifestations viz. Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati got together one day and pooled their collective Tejas or spiritual strength. Today Mata Vaishno Devi is worshiped by millions and trillions of people across the world. Mata Vaishno Devi has surfaced as an embodiment of will, strength and peace. In the present times, when the atrocities against mankind are prevailing, the legend of Mata Vaishnodevi gives a guiding light to her followers to help her devotees to uphold inner confidence and faith within themselves and on the strength of her healing and cosmic powers.
The most striking feature of today's performance was the demonstration of perfection in every creative department be it the stage action, design, lighting, scenic imagery and visual poetry which left a life-time impact of a highly vibrant presentation. The sound track of the show features top Bollywood actors including Mukesh Khanna and Rakesh Bedi. The voicing of the entire narration has been done by actor Mukesh Khanna. Mounted by over 70 artists, technicians, designers and creative people, this is perhaps the first ever theatre show which was witnessed by the audience at the holy town of Katra. Pan-India audience on the occasion appreciated the performance and termed this as their lives best memorable presentation which they desired to continue for the entire year so over one Crore pilgrims visiting Katra every year get benefited by such educative showcasing of artistic presentations. Majority of the audience admitted that they were not fully aware of the whole story of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and after having witnessed this mind-blowing presentation they have come to know about various aspects of the story.
Seventy accomplished artists/performers/technicians/designers have mounted this presentation. |
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