Updated on Sunday, June 01, 2008, 00:00 IST

Shimla, June 01: Stage is set for the five-day international Shimla summer festival beginning on Monday, even as the temperature in the hill station scaled unprecedented notches this season.

Governor VS Kokje will inaugurate the festival at Historic Ridge Maidan, Shimla Deputy Commissioner JS Rana told agencies today.

Bollywood singer Javed Ali and Punjabi singers Hans Raj Hans and Mohit Chauhan are likely to perform in the carnival, he said.

Besides Anamika and Rohan Preet of Zee TV's little champs show and Poonam of 'Voice of India', a large number of artistes from the state would showcase their talents.

Security has been enhanced for the event, which has been celebrated annually for about four decades now, Rana added.

Bureau Report