New Delhi, April 9 The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to organize a major cultural event at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, featuring performances by artists from across the country, officials said on Thursday.
The multi-state event, themed around Baisakhi, is expected to host around 400 guests, who will be served a wide variety of festive snacks amid music and other festivities. The final date of the event is yet to be finalized.
Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in North India, mainly in Punjab, around April 14.
The event at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is part of a broader initiative by the land-owning agency to create public spaces that not only reflect Delhi's identity but also actively bring people together through shared experiences.
Nearly 100 artists, around 15 from each participating state, will perform at the venue. The participating states are Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Punjab, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
According to the plan, waterproof tents, vanity vans, portable toilets, floodlights, and other arrangements are being made for the multi-state event.
Earlier this year, the DDA hosted an event at 'Baansera' park near Sarai Kale Khan. The authority also plans to appoint an event management company to curate, manage, and execute a comprehensive annual calendar of events at designated locations in Delhi.
Food will play a central role in the celebration, with a diverse spread of regional dishes planned. From eastern India, offerings will include jhol momos with sesame gravy, Kolkata paneer kathi roll, beetroot chop, and jhalmuri.
The assortment of snacks will also include Gujarati Dabeli, Khandvi Rolls, and Khaman Dhokla, along with Punjab's Pindi Dahi Bhalla, Bhutteyan di Tikki (Corn Fritters), and Tille Wali Kulfi.
In addition, a live dosa counter serving benne dosa and other South Indian delicacies such as vegetable stew with appam, Malabari parotta, mini podi idli, and medu vada is also likely to be set up.
"Delhi has always been a vibrant cultural mosaic, shaped by its history and diverse communities. A tender has been floated to hire a company," a DDA official said.
The Mehrauli Archaeological Park is located in South Delhi.