Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024: Schedule, Delhi Dates, Tickets, Nearest Metro and Other Key Details

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024 is one of the largest Urdu language and cultural festivals in the world. The match will be held from December 13 to 15, 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The festival will feature over 200 artists in over 40 sessions on multiple stages, offering a rich array of artistic expressions covering genres such as ghazal, Sufi, Qawwali and poetry recitation.

key dates

Location: Gate 1, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

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Tickets

Price: Starting from Rs 499 for a single day; Rs 1,400 for all three-day pass. For students, tickets for all three days are on sale at a special price of Rs 1200.

Ticket Booking: Tickets can be booked online through the official website of Jashn-e-Rekhta.

What to look forward to during Jashn-e-Rekhta festival

The festival will kick off with a grand performance by Padmashri Kailash Kher on December 13.

Special sessions will address topics such as nationalism in Urdu poetry and the art of humor and satire.

A food festival called Aiwan-e-Zaiqa will also be organized, as well as a book fair and a handicraft market.

Source: https://www.jashnerekhta.org/

nearest subway station

The nearest metro station is Vijay Chowk metro station on the yellow line. Getting to the stadium is easy from there.

This year’s festival attempts to explore Urdu’s literary and cultural treasures in greater depth, but within larger crowds and wider venues.

Aiwan-e-Zaiqa: Food Festival

On Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024, the food festival titled Aiwan-e-Zaiqa will showcase various delicacies and celebrate the rich tradition of Hindustani cuisine. Given below are some of the delicacies that highlight the variety of food available during the festival:

  • Mughlai Cuisine: The dishes here reflect the grandeur of Mughlai cooking, including rich gravies and aromatic biryani.
  • Awadhi Cuisine: Awadhi cuisine, known for its kebabs and slow-cooked dishes, will be featured prominently.
  • Kashmiri Dishes: Traditional Kashmiri flavors will add a unique touch to the festival, showcasing the region’s culinary heritage.
  • Hyderabadi Cuisine: Hyderabadi cuisine, known for its biryani and rich meat dishes, will also be a part of the festival.
  • Street Food: A variety of popular street food will be available such as:
    • Samosas
    • dauraki chat
    • Jahamuli/Belpuri
    • Special Omelet
  • Desserts: Desserts like Adrak ka Halwa and Ghee ka Halwa are known for their rich flavors and will provide a sweet ending to your culinary experience.

Participating well-known food suppliers and caterers include ILHAM, Tunday Kababi and Rampuri Cuisine Caterings, among others. This year’s festival promises to be a gastronomic adventure that reflects the cultural richness of Urdu heritage through its cuisine.

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2024 promises to be a grand celebration of Urdu artistic and cultural heritage. Colorful performances, engaging literary lectures and a vibrant food festival provide an unforgettable experience for lovers of art, music and food. Don’t miss this unique event in New Delhi this December!

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