Abhimanyu’s valour, tragedy come alive in Garhwali theatre at Virasat festival in Doon

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The episode of Abhimanyu’s entry into the Chakravyuha and his subsequent killing by Kaurava warriors in the Mahabharata was beautifully re-enacted on Sunday at the ongoing Virasat festival in Dehradun. Presented in the traditional Garhwali theatrical style, the performance brought alive one of the most poignant and dramatic episodes of the Hindu epic, captivating the audience with its powerful portrayal of courage, sacrifice and betrayal.

 

By Shishir Prashant

Shishir Prashant is a senior journalist with extensive experience across some of India’s leading media organisations, including PTI, Business Standard, Deccan Herald, Moneycontrol.com and Kashmir Times. With a career spanning diverse facets of journalism, he brings deep expertise in politics, business, environment, sports, entertainment, education, current affairs and ground-level reporting, with a particular focus on Uttarakhand.

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