Panaji: October 30, 2026
The Directorate of Art and Culture is organizing a mega drama (Mahanatya) in Hindi titled “Rashtra ka Urja Mantra-Vande Mataram” from November 01 to November 07, 2026 to commemorate the historic milestone of 150 years of India’s National Song, Vande Mataram.
The Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, will grace the event as the Chief Guest on November 02, 2026 at 3.00 pm at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona Goa. He will be accompanied by the Minister for Art and Culture, Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar, the Secretary of Art and Culture, and other prominent dignitaries. On November 04, 2026, the mega drama will be held at Ravindra Bhavan, Vasco at 3 pm. The Minister for Transport, Shri Krishna (Daji) Salkar will be the Chief Guest. Shri Sankalp Amonkarm MLA, Mormugao and other dignataries will also be present.
A unique highlight of this mega drama is the massive scale of student engagement. Around 700 school children from various schools across Goa will be actively participating as actors and performers in this grand production. The event aims to deeply instill the values of national unity, patriotism, and the rich history of our freedom struggle among the younger generation.
Vande Mataram has historically served as a powerful anthem of national consciousness and a driving force during India’s independence movement. Through this Hindi mega drama, the Directorate aims to bring alive the inspiring history, the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and the spirit of patriotism for the general public using spectacular audio-visual storytelling. The Directorate of Art and Culture extends a warm invitation to all art lovers, educators, parents, and citizens of Goa to attend these grand shows in large numbers and encourage the young student artists.
