Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan, a musical event was organised in Srinagar on February 5 to provide a platform and to promote the talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. Chillai Kalan, a traditional 40-day long period of extreme cold in Kashmir, began on December 21 and continued till January 31.

During this period, parts of water bodies like Dal Lake freeze. To mark the end of Chillai Kalan period, a local group has organised the event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). The artists electrified the atmosphere with their energetic performances. The festival saw diverse performances ranged from music bands to solo singers. Event witnessed huge crowd turnout from several districts.