Delhi has launched a light-and-sound show on the Yamuna alongside its electric cruise safari, adding a new evening attraction to the riverfront at the Namo Yamuna River Safari complex. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the musical show on Friday, the first day of the Chhath festival, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi.
The programme is the first musical show to be introduced on the Yamuna, with performances combining lights, music and a musical fountain. The presentation is based on stories associated with Lord Krishna and the Yamuna, and was attended by Gupta along with Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi ministers Kapil Mishra and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari.
The opening sequence presents the mythological account of the birth of Yamuna and her brother Yama. It then depicts the story of Yamuna’s descent from Goloka to Earth before moving to episodes associated with Yamuna and Lord Krishna. These narratives are presented through a combination of music, lighting and fountain effects.
The show has been added to the riverfront experience after the introduction of the electric cruise safari. The Delhi government said the attractions are intended to encourage residents to connect with the Yamuna, learn about its cultural heritage and access new family-oriented recreational opportunities. The report did not provide details on show timings, ticket prices, operating days or the number of visitors expected.
At the inauguration, Gupta described the launch during Chhath as a special occasion and said the river safari was creating opportunities for Delhi residents to engage with the Yamuna and its cultural history. She also said the river was becoming part of Delhi’s tourism and cultural identity in addition to its religious significance.
Gupta said the Delhi government remained committed to the Yamuna’s conservation, cleaning and development of its banks. Those commitments place the new attraction within a wider riverfront agenda, although the report did not provide details of specific cleaning works, environmental clearances, operating arrangements or funding for the show.
The launch took place during Chhath, a festival centred on community and worship associated with water bodies. The event also included political remarks from the chief minister, who called for the festival to be observed collectively and without political hostility. Further operational details about the electric cruise and light-and-sound show are expected to determine how the new visitor facilities will function on a regular basis.
