Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated the Indian Mouth Organ Players’ Meet-2026 as part of the 13th Indian Harmonica Festival. The event brought together around 180 artists from various states and ages, reflecting the diversity and richness of India's musical traditions.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Indian Mouth Organ Players’ Meet-2026 on a specified date, held as part of the 13th Indian Harmonica Festival at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in Bhopal. The event saw the participation of around 180 artists from 16 states, aged 7 to 87.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backwards Classes and Minorities Welfare, Smt. Krishna Gaur, was also present during the inauguration. The Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual connection between music and sacred places in Madhya Pradesh, such as the Jyotirlingas Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar.
He emphasized that musical vibrations are present throughout nature, citing the sound of raindrops as inspiration for creating Lord Shiva’s damaru, one of the earliest musical instruments. Dr. Yadav stated that the 64 arts and 14 branches of learning have held a special place in Indian culture since the eras of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.
During the inaugural session, Dr. Yadav addressed the All India Mouth Organ Players’ Conference by lighting the ceremonial lamp. He spoke about the mouth organ being like Lord Krishna’s flute, encompassing all seven musical notes.
In addition to the performances by artists, an exhibition of ancient musical instruments is on display at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain.
Seventeen-year-old Siddhi Soni opened the performances with Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite bhajan, Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye, followed by Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram and other devotional songs. Other performances included renditions by 87-year-old Shri V.M. Trivedi and Indian Harmonica Group founder Shri Anupam Paul, as well as harmonica interpretations of popular songs featuring Shammi Kapoor by Shri Sai Tejas from Bengaluru.
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