Jaipur Hosts 7th Season of Tiger Festival at Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The much-awaited Tiger Festival has begun at Jaipur’s Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), celebrating art, culture, and wildlife conservation. The four-day festival, running from 11 to 14 December, focuses on tiger preservation, ethical safari practices, nature appreciation, and promoting tourism.

Organized by the Rajasthan Heritage, Art & Cultural Foundation, this year marks the seventh season of the festival. Visitors can experience a vibrant blend of exhibitions, storytelling, Panchatantra sessions, literary dialogues, cultural performances, and open-stage programs. Special discussion sessions on wildlife conservation are also part of the festival agenda.

Prominent Guests and Cultural Highlights
The inaugural day saw participation from notable personalities including Laxyaraj Singh of Udaipur’s former royal family and former IAS officer Pawan Arora. The festival showcases a harmonious blend of art, music, and folk traditions, while also hosting sessions on tiger conservation, ethical safari, nature, and tourism. Individuals excelling in wildlife preservation are being honored during the event.

Schedule of Key Events

• 12 December: Storytelling session by Neeraj Chandra (10:30–11:00 AM), followed by Arunya Prashar’s performance on ethical safari, Uma Joshi’s Panchatantra storytelling, and an open-stage program. Evening session (5:00–7:30 PM) features young artists “Rahgir” presenting poetry and songs, along with Storytelling by Additional SP Siddhant Sharma.
• 13 December: Morning yoga and storytelling sessions, followed by a talk show (11:00 AM–12:00 PM) with wildlife filmmaker Subbaiya Nalla Muthu, photographer Aparupa De, and musician Abhishek Ray. Gaurav Nakra’s book on tiger conservation will be released, along with storytelling and dialogue sessions on the book. Evening concludes with Odissi dance performance by Dr. Reela Hota and her team (5:00–7:30 PM).
• 14 December: Morning yoga, storytelling, Panchatantra sessions, and open-stage activities. Afternoon Masterclass by Subbaiya Nalla Muthu (3:00–4:00 PM), followed by Kathak performances to conclude the festival.

The Tiger Festival at Jaipur continues to serve as a unique platform where art, culture, and wildlife awareness converge, inspiring visitors to engage in conservation while enjoying rich cultural experiences.