Question

Consider the following statements in reference to Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan.

1. It is one of the oldest festivals of Indian classical music in the world.

2. It has been declared as a national festival by the Ministry of Tourism after completing 130 years of success.

3. It is celebrated at the Samadhi of Baba Harballabh at Ludhiana in Punjab.

4. It is held from 27th to 30th October every year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1 and 3
4. Only 1 and 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only 1 and 2

The correct answer is Only 1 and 2.

• Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan is the oldest festival of Hindustani Classical Music in the world which is celebrated every year at the sacred seat of music, the samadhi of Baba Harballabh - a saint and an exponent of Hindustani Classical Music. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • The first Sammelan was held in 1875 at the Sidh Peeth-Shri Devi Talab, in Jalandhar. Hence statement 3 is incorrect. 
  • ​It has been declared as a national festival by the Ministry of Tourism after completing 130 years of success. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The Sangeet Sammelan which has grown from strength to strength in the last 131 years has been attracting audiences and artists from all across the country and abroad.
  • There is a Shiva lingam in the temple nearby and one adores the exquisite phallic image of Lord Shiva.
  • It is held near the Samadhi of Saint Harballabh, from the 27th to 30 December. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect. 

• This festival was declared as one of the National Festivals by the Department of Tourism, Govt of India.
• All prominent artists of Hindustani Classical Music from India and Pakistan have come and performed at the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan at one time or the other during the last 130 years.  
• The main aim of the festival was to attract and encourage more and more people for the development of classical music.
• There is also a proper syllabus for the pursuers of Music and there is a shrine at the banks of the river with the name Devi Talab.