Festivals and Fairs of Kapurthala

Kapurthala Heritage Festival

The Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Heritage Festival is held under the aegis of the Kapurthala Heritage Trust, in collaboration with INTACH and supported by Government of Punjab . It Held against the backdrop of the spectacular Jagatjit Palace and starting each year with an obeisance of Shabad Kirtan in memory of Baba Jassa Singh who is himself remembered for his rendition of ‘Shabad Kirtan”. This festival unfolds a wonderful tapestry of Classical Music, Dance and theatre.Its reflect the social, moral, religious and patriotic values of the people. During the Basant Panchmi, the Maharaja would ride the elephant caparisoned in yellow regalia and visit the Shalimar Garden amidst the people all dressed in yellow. The city also has a rich musical tradition. The famous Kapurthala Gharana was founded by Mir Nasir Ahmed (a descendant of Mian Tansen) and Saeen Ilyas is known for having stated the Dhrupad tradition here.