Artists in elaborate traditional costumes posed alongside a Yamuna themed installation on the opening day of the 7th Nadi Utsav at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
A visitor browses cultural exhibits at the 7th Nadi Utsav, a river themed festival dedicated to the Yamuna, held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Attendees engaged with art and cultural exhibits spotlighting the Yamuna river at the 7th Nadi Utsav, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The 7th Nadi Utsav drew crowds of visitors to explore Yamuna centric art displays at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) campus in New Delhi on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu toured the exhibition stalls at the 7th Nadi Utsav, dedicated to the Yamuna, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Festival goers explored Yamuna inspired installations and cultural exhibits at the 7th Nadi Utsav at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Nadi Utsav — India's annual river arts celebration — entered its 7th edition at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, with the Yamuna as this year's dedicatee. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted the 7th Nadi Utsav in New Delhi on 24 September 2026, honouring the Yamuna through art, culture and interactive exhibits. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Art lovers and general visitors gathered at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026 to experience the 7th Nadi Utsav, which focuses on the cultural and ecological significance of the Yamuna. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, celebrated the Yamuna's deep cultural and civilisational legacy through curated exhibitions and live displays on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Interactive installations highlighting the Yamuna river's history, ecology and artistry drew enthusiastic footfall at the 7th Nadi Utsav, held at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu attended the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav dedicated to the Yamuna, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu presided over the launch of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, marking the festival's formal opening dedicated to the Yamuna. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, was among the key dignitaries at the inauguration of the 7th Nadi Utsav — the annual river arts festival — at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The opening ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026 saw Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu lead tributes to the Yamuna river through the festival's cultural programme. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Swami Avadheshanand Giri jointly graced the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav, dedicated to the Yamuna, at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Swami Avadheshanand Giri and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu were present at the ceremonial opening of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, which honours the Yamuna through arts and culture. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Religious leader Swami Avadheshanand Giri and civil administrator Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu appeared together at the 7th Nadi Utsav inauguration, underscoring broad support for the Yamuna focused cultural festival at IGNCA on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
At IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, the 7th Nadi Utsav was officially launched in the presence of Swami Avadheshanand Giri and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, telling the Yamuna's story through art and performance. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Distinguished guests including Swami Avadheshanand Giri and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu marked the 7th Nadi Utsav's opening at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, with the Yamuna at the heart of the celebration. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The inauguration of the 7th Nadi Utsav on 24 September 2026 at IGNCA, New Delhi, brought together Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Swami Avadheshanand Giri to honour the Yamuna as a living cultural symbol. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi — inaugurated on 24 September 2026 — united art, faith and river heritage, with Swami Avadheshanand Giri and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu representing the event's spiritual and civic dimensions. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Renowned Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan and IGNCA Member Secretary Dr Sachchidanand Joshi joined Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Swami Avadheshanand Giri at the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav, dedicated to the Yamuna, at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Renowned Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan stood alongside Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Swami Avadheshanand Giri during the opening ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Arts luminary Shovana Narayan, Swami Avadheshanand Giri and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu collectively launched the 7th Nadi Utsav celebrating the Yamuna at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu delivered an address at the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Nadi Utsav, dedicated to the Yamuna, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu spoke at the inaugural podium of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, as the festival dedicated to the Yamuna was formally declared open. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
At the inauguration of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressed the gathering on the cultural and ecological significance of the Yamuna. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
The 7th Nadi Utsav — a Yamuna themed cultural gathering — was officially opened at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, with Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressing the inauguration audience. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Swami Avadheshanand Giri addressed the inaugural gathering of the 7th Nadi Utsav, dedicated to the Yamuna, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, on 24 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Swami Avadheshanand Giri spoke at the opening of the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026, reflecting on the Yamuna's spiritual and civilisational legacy for the gathered audience. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)
Swami Avadheshanand Giri's address at the 7th Nadi Utsav at IGNCA, New Delhi, on 24 September 2026 reinforced the festival's central message: honouring the Yamuna as a living cultural and ecological heritage icon. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)