From the beautiful sunny morning, the sounds of Shanti puja resounded in the Estate. Children from the Art College and guests of the function gathered at the Samadhi ground to offer their respect to the memory of the First lady of Indian Cinema, Devika Rani Roerich, whose Centenary celebration was going on at the Trust.

Official beginning of the function started after the arrival of the Chief Guest, Honorable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Prem Kumal Dhumal, and Guest of Honor, H.E. Ambassador of the Russian Federation in India, Mr.V.I.Trubnikov, who solemnly hoisted the Indian and Russian National flags, and Banner of peace hoisted by Special Guest, Mr Peter Dietze from Australia.

Inauguration of the Exhibition “Devika Rani Roerich” by the Chief Minister followed. In the Modern Art Exhibition Hall beautiful big size posters were greeting the guests, depicting Devika Rani in some of her most famous films. These posters were done and brought by Mr Peter Dietze, grandson of Himanshu Rai. Show cases displayed original things belonging to Devika Rani, including her clothes and umbrella she used to carry while in Naggar. Another wall was dedicated to the second stage of life of Devika Rani, after her marriage to Svetoslav Roerich. In at least 50 photographs guests could see Devika Rani as taking the most active part in her husband's exhibitions in India and abroad, meeting distinguished guests and also personal friends.

After seeing the exhibition, guests moved to the Trust's Seminar hall, where Mr Peter Dietze gave wonderful video presentation on the film carrier of Devika Rani.

From here guests went to the Theatre ground, greeted by beautiful Himachali song sang by the Art College students. Chief Guest, Guest of Honor and other distinguished guests lighted traditional Dipa lamp, thus inaugurating the function for all public that already gathered at the place. Several hundreds people from all Kullu valley attended the celebration.

Honoring of the guests in local style followed, gifting them with traditional Kullu caps, shawls and mufflers, books and souvenirs made by the Trust.

Lucid welcoming addresses were read by the Honorable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Prem Kumal Dhumal, Guest of Honor, H.E. Ambassador of the Russian Federation in India , Mr.V.I.Trubnikov, Deputy Speaker, Govt. of H.P., Sh. Khimi Ram, local MLA Sh.Govind Singh Thakur, MLA Sh. Kishori Lal, Ani, H.P, and Mr Peter Dietze, Australia .

Executive Director of the Trust, Dr Alena Adamkova read the message sent for this occasion by the Life Trustee and co-founder of the IRMT, currently the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sweden , Mr.A.M.Kadakin, and some world Roerich Societies. Mme Irina Orlovskaya, one of three official representatives of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow , Russia who arrived for the occasion, also welcomed the guests of the celebration on behalf of the Director of the ICR, Mme Ludmila V.Shaposhnikova.

After the speeches, Honorable Chief Minister released the new book printed by the Trust – “Devika Rani Roerich. Queen of the Silver Screen”. This is the first book ever published about the life path of Devika Rani Roerich. Richly illustrated with rare photos, this album will hopefully help to spread the knowledge about this great woman who labored hard to bring the Indian cinema on pair with the leading cinema industries of the world.

After the release of the book, concert program started by the folk ensemble from Russia, “Chervlionnyi Yar” – they presented enchanting tunes and melodies from ancient Russian folk traditions, as well as contemporary romances, accompanied by original folk instruments they brought along with them – Russian balalaika, garmon and accordion. Verily, it was for the first time that such instruments and tunes resounded at Naggar.

Indian classical music followed, with enlightening, fiery sitar recital by Bhervi Sharma from New Delhi, accompanied on tabla by Madhuresh.

Helena Roerich Art College students presented three special songs for this occasion – from Devika Rani's films, which she sang herself. Their singing brought smiles on the faces of distinguished guests who verily enjoyed view of children singing songs from 30-ies, and a doggie who also participated at the show, patiently sitting at the stage, waging his tail – in one film there is a scene where Devika sits in front of the house and sings a song to a dog, patting him affectionately.

After the lunch break, concert continued, with beautiful songs accompanied by guitar – performed by Mr Vladimir Petrov from Russia.

In the next item, Ragini Sarna from Varanasi presented her Classical Vocal recital.

After that students of Helena Roerich Art College were again on stage, this time performing classical Kathak Dance.

After the concert at the Theatre was over, guests were invited to the Seminar hall for screening of the film ‘Karma'- starring debut of Devika Rani. In this film Himanshu Rai acted for the last time. It was precisely this film that brought international fame to Devika Rani.

It was already evening when the function ended. Indeed, we can say, it was a worthy tribute to the memory of the first film star of India , beautiful, charming Queen of the Silver Screen, Devika Rani Roerich.