From correspondents in Himachal Pradesh, India, 10:31 PM IST

The annual Shimla Summer Festival starts here in Himachal Pradesh Monday.

Himachal Governor V.S. Kokje will inaugurate the festival at the historic Ridge Maidan, Shimla Deputy Commissioner J.S. Rana said Sunday.

Bollywood singer Javed Ali and Punjabi singers Hans Raj Hans and Mohit Chauhan would enthrall the audience during the five-day carnival.

Besides Anamika and Rohan Preet of Zee TV's 'Little Champs Show', Poonam of 'Voice of India' and a large number of local artists will also perform during the event.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)