Bazigars’ Performance Mesmerizes Audience at Saras Mela, Patiala
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ February , 17,2025
At the heritage Sheesh Mahal, where the Saras Mela is in full swing with artists from various states showcasing their talents on stage, bazigars (traditional acrobats) are entertaining the audience with thrilling stunts in the courtyard.
A bazigar team from Dikh village in Bathinda district captivated spectators with awe-inspiring acts such as backflips over cots and stair railings, squeezing through bamboo rings, jumping through hoops, and bending iron rods using neck strength. The team, performing with the support of the North zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, praised the Punjab government and district administration for organizing such events, stating that they help preserve traditional rural games from fading away.
A young spectator, mesmerized by the stunts, remarked, “It feels like watching action scenes from a movie happening right in front of us!”
Team in-charge Vakeel Singh shared that these performances are the result of years of rigorous training and daily practice to build the necessary physical strength and skill. He introduced team members, including Chhinda Singh, Satnam Singh, and six others, with Mithu Singh as their dhol master, whose beats set the rhythm for their performances.
Bazigars’ Performance Mesmerizes Audience at Saras Mela, Patiala. ADC , Patiala Anuprita Johal, the event’s nodal officer, stated that until February 23, artists skilled in various folk arts will be given ample opportunities to showcase their talents at the Saras Mela. She highlighted that performances begin early in the morning at different locations within the mela and urged Patiala residents to participate in large numbers.
