Pune News: ‘Miracle on Wheels’ Wins Hearts Of The Audience At Purple Jallosh 

Pune News: 'Miracle on Wheels' Wins Hearts Of The Audience At Purple Jallosh 

Pune News: 'Miracle on Wheels' Wins Hearts Of The Audience At Purple Jallosh 

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Pimpri, January 18, 2025 – Dancing wheelchairs… the sound of clapping hands… an extraordinary performance presented by differently-abled artists… a fusion of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance… Sufi dance… Martial Arts… a stunning blend of graceful movement… The audience was moved with goosebumps and tears in their eyes as they witnessed the remarkable “Miracle on Wheels,” a colorful cultural program that captured the hearts of all.

To bring differently-abled individuals into the mainstream of society and support their development, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the Divyang Bhavan Foundation, organized the ‘Purple Jallosh’ festival from January 17 to 19, 2025, at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Center in Chinchwad. The festival was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on Friday, January 17, by Deputy Chief Minister of the state, Ajit Pawar. Following the inauguration, the cultural program “Miracle on Wheels” was presented as part of the event.

The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shekhar Singh, Commissioner and Administrator of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, and several other officials and citizens.

The “Miracle on Wheels” program began with a Ganesh Vandana, followed by performances of Shiv dance, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak fusion. The differently-abled artists also performed a Hanuman Chalisa dance to depict scenes from the Ramayana and a mesmerizing martial arts dance. The Sufi dance, performed to the song “Khwaja Mere Khwaja,” won the hearts of the audience. Patriotic dances inspired feelings of nationalism. This cultural event demonstrated the confidence and resilience of differently-abled artists, proving that they are not behind in any field.

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Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stated, “The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s organization of the ‘Purple Jallosh – Festival for Differently-abled’ is highly commendable. This is the largest festival of its kind organized by a local self-government in India. The presentation of ‘Miracle on Wheels’ was extraordinary and incredible.”

Shekhar Singh, Commissioner and Administrator, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation said, “Miracle on Wheels’ was an unbelievable and inspiring program. The confidence with which all the artists overcame their disabilities to present such a beautiful cultural performance was praiseworthy. I, too, was deeply moved, just like the others, while watching this unforgettable program.”

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