Delhi’s cultural calendar kicked into high gear as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially opened the Bhajan Clubbing festival under Vasantotsav 2026 at Delhi University’s Ramjas College on Tuesday. Spanning 10 days, this unique event merges devotional singing with club-like energy, earning Gupta’s accolade as a brilliant fusion of faith, tradition, and Gen-Z enthusiasm.
The inauguration pulsed with Leela Band’s evocative bhajans, transforming the campus into a sea of spirituality. Students mingled with leaders like Gupta and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, all swaying to the rhythms of devotion. Gupta invoked PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ calls to culturally empower youth, noting his high regard for bhajans as the heartbeat of Indian heritage—a tradition this initiative proudly upholds.
‘Vasantotsav 2026 marks Delhi’s proactive step towards this vision,’ she declared, positioning Bhajan Clubbing as a fresh mechanism to anchor young hearts in spiritual and cultural depths. The CM painted a vivid picture: ‘Delhi today hosts an extraordinary blend of sacred chants, age-old customs, and vibrant youth spirit, birthing innovative spiritual expressions.’
Mishra highlighted the event’s roots in PM Modi’s vision, with the February 10-19 program designed to immerse youth in traditions. It’s part of broader ambitions to elevate Delhi’s status as a cultural powerhouse. Looking ahead, Raghav Raja Deen Dayal Upadhyay College features tomorrow’s highlight, with dual acts on the 12th: India Music Collective at ARSD College and Sadho Band at Shaheed Sukhdev College.
This series not only revives bhakti but reimagines it for modern audiences, signaling a cultural renaissance led by youth participation.