Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The tableau of Hukumchand Mill depicting ‘The Slaying of Narakasura’, which was taken out during grand Anant Chaturdashi procession, a hallmark of the city’s rich cultural heritage, won the first prize.
The all-night celebration featured captivating tableaux and thrilling performances by akharas, leaving thousands of spectators mesmerised.
The district administration announced awards for the best tableaux and akharas, following the recommendations of specially constituted juries.
Tableaux Awards
First Prize: Hukumchand Mill for its depiction of ‘The Slaying of Narakasura’
Second Prize: Rajkumar Mill (‘Lanka Dahan’) and Malwa Mill (‘Even God is Bound by Devotees’)
Third Prize: Kalyan Mill (‘Valour of the Army’)
Special Prizes: Swadeshi Mill (‘Shiv Worship on Mahashivratri’) and Hope Textile Mill (‘Descent of River Ganga on Earth’)
Akhara Awards
Lathi Category
First: Chhogalal Ustad Vyayamshala
Second: Mahavir Vyayamshala, Itwariya Bazaar
Third: Ravidas Vyayamshala
Special: Gaziguru Vyayamshala and Ahirwar Chaitanya Vyayamshala
Two-Sword Category
First: Chandrapal Ustad Vyayamshala
Second: Bindaguru Vyayamshala
Third: Babu Singh Ustad Vyayamshala, Nadia Nagar
Special: Devidin Guru Vyayamshala and Hiralal Ustad Vyayamshala
Women’s Category
First: Shri Ramnath Guru Shastrakala Vyayamshala
Second: Shri Panchmukhi Guru Akhara
Boys’ Category
First: Kartik Rajput (Lodhipanch Vyayamshala)
Second: Aditya Yadav (Guru Mohan Singh Ustad Vyayamshala)
Third: Divyansh Belia (Mahabaleshwar Vyayamshala)
Special: Vinay Bharti (Pramod Hardia Vyayamshala) and Hitesh Solanki (Brijlal Ustad Vyayamshala)
Girls’ Category
First: Paridhi Dhiman (Dhanuk Samaj Brijlal Guru Vyayamshala)
Second: Jiya Yadav (Veer Balwant Guru Akhara, Damru Ustad)
Third: Bhoomika Yadav (Martand Rao Ustad Vyayamshala)
Special: Kanak Verma (Das Hanuman Vyayamshala) and Lakshmi Vaidh (Chhotu Guru Vyayamshala)
