The art of music in life is as high as the snow peaks. India is known and recognized all over the world as a nation rich in culture. Music, dance and drama have been an integral part of our culture since the beginning of our civilization. In the beginning, these art forms were used as a medium for the promotion of religion and social reforms. From the Vedic age to the medieval period, art remained an important source of educating the masses.

For a long time and even today, the social and religious customs and practices of rural India are being propagated and disseminated through the medium of musical art. Its effect is also seen on today's modern urban culture. In today's time, there is hardly any such example in which any ceremony etc. has been started without a cultural program. In India, almost every festival, the joy of the birth of a child and even a good harvest is celebrated through music and dance.

Contrary to this, the degradation of Indian cultural heritage and art is being seen in today's era, it is very condemnable. Presently, music and art are being seen only as a means of entertainment, due to which our cultural credibility is getting tarnished. The question arises that how should culture and art be preserved, so that the understanding of culture and art can be increased in future generations. Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust has decided to take a positive step in this direction and has established th “Riddhima” – A Center of Performing & Fine Arts in Bareilly on 8 February 2021 to promote and propagate the cultural and artistry of India at the world level. By this step of the Trust, the culture and art lovers of Bareilly and the surrounding cities, towns and villages of Bareilly will not only be able to understand the culture and art of Bareilly but the whole of India also.

Dev Murti
Managing Trustee, SRMS Trust