President Murmu to inaugurate Bastar Pandum-2026 in Jagdalpur
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Jagdalpur, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, on 7 February 2026 for a one-day visit. She will inaugurate the Bastar Pandum Festival at Lalbagh Ground and address a programme. Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will accompany her at the inauguration. The Bastar Pandum Festival runs from 7 to 9 February, with divisional-level competitions. More than 700 artists from 84 teams will showcase performances across 12 disciplines, including tribal dances, handicrafts, traditional cuisine and indigenous musical instruments. Bastar Pandum celebrates tribal traditions and strengthens cultural ties for younger generations.
Date: 7 February 2026; venue: Lalbagh Ground, Jagdalpur.
Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai present at launch.
Festival runs 7–9 February with divisional competitions.
Over 700 artists from 84 teams across 12 disciplines.
Event highlights tribal culture and youth engagement.
Feb 05, 2026
Bharat Rang Mahotsav 25th edition opens in Rohtak
Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the world’s largest international theatre festival, opens its 25th edition in Rohtak from 9 to 12 February 2026. The festival will be staged at the Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, strengthening Haryana’s cultural profile. Organized by the National School of Drama in collaboration with the university, the event will showcase plays from Indian and international theatre groups, spanning diverse styles and languages. The festival aims to foster cultural exchange, creative dialogue, and artistic excellence, drawing theatre professionals, students, and enthusiasts to four days of performances, workshops, and interactive programs.
25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav opens in Rohtak from 9–12 February 2026.
Venue: Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts.
Organisers: National School of Drama with local university.
Event features national and international theatre groups across styles.
Feb 04, 2026
Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics travel to Sri Lanka for week-long exposition
India’s sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha travel abroad for the first time for a week-long exposition in Sri Lanka. A high-level Indian delegation led by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi accompanies the relics to Colombo, where they will be enshrined at Gangaramaya Temple from today through 10 February. The expositions, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s April 2025 visit to Sri Lanka, intend to share Buddhist heritage with the world and strengthen cultural ties between the two nations. Sri Lankan officials welcomed the initiative as a historic spiritual gesture.
Devnimori Buddha Relics travel to Sri Lanka for 7 days.
Exposition runs from today until 10 February in Colombo.
Indian delegation led by Gujarat Governor and Deputy CM.
Relics placed at Gangaramaya Temple for public veneration.
Announced during PM Modi’s 2025 visit to Sri Lanka.
Assam to preserve Darrang kings heritage with Rs 50 crore grant
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 50 crore grant to preserve the heritage of the Darrang kings, promising restoration and development of the Koch dynasty’s royal legacy as a major tourism hub. The pledge was made during the 516th Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations in Pipora Dookan, Darrang district. The administration will undertake immediate heritage restoration work under the supervision of the Public Works Department. The CM unveiled the statue of Maharaj Krishnanarayan of the Darrang kingdom and inaugurated Chilarai Bhawans at Mangaldoi and Golaghat, underscoring Assam’s commitment to protect its historical identity.
Rs 50 crore allocated for Darrang kings heritage preservation.
Ceremonies marked by unveiling of Maharaj Krishnanarayan’s statue.
Chilarai Bhawans opened in Mangaldoi and Golaghat.
Pledged to reflect Koch dynasty’s historical significance.
Immediate restoration work directed by district administration.
Feb 03, 2026
Gyan Bharatam to preserve India’s manuscript heritage with ₹491.66 crore funding
Gyan Bharatam, a flagship Union Budget 2025–26 initiative, seeks to preserve and revitalise India’s manuscript heritage. Implemented by the Ministry of Culture, the program aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision by integrating cultural conservation with human capital development. The Standing Finance Committee has approved ₹491.66 crore for 2025–2031 to support digitisation, conservation, and research. The initiative targets thousands of manuscripts across languages, with centres and clusters contributing to a national digital repository. The government emphasises combining traditional knowledge with modern technology to safeguard manuscripts for future generations.
Budget allocation: ₹491.66 crore (2025–2031).
Aims to preserve and digitise India’s manuscript heritage.
Part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework.
Implemented by the Ministry of Culture.
Feb 01, 2026
39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival 2026 begins in Faridabad
The 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival 2026 begins at Surajkund, Faridabad, with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan scheduled to inaugurate the event. The 16-day festival runs from January 31 to February 15, 2026, featuring a large array of handicrafts and cultural programs. Organizers say the fair includes around 1,200 stalls and participation from more than 50 countries, with themes highlighting Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya as partner states. Egypt is the partner nation this year. Notable performances by Kailash Kher (Feb 9) and Gurdas Maan (Feb 8) are planned, alongside other artists and cultural showcases.
Start date: January 31, 2026; end date: February 15, 2026.
Participants: ~1,200 stalls; 50+ countries; Egypt as partner nation.
Notable performances: Kailash Kher, Gurdas Maan (dates listed).
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2026 dates announced: 31 January to 15 February 2026
Official information confirms the International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2026 will run from 31 January to 15 February at Surajkund, Faridabad, in Haryana. Organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism, in collaboration with the central ministries of Tourism, Culture, Textiles and External Affairs, the festival showcases crafts, handlooms and cultural performances from India and abroad. Egypt is the partner nation for this edition. The event attracts a large international presence and domestic visitors, highlighting heritage crafts and the country’s diverse cultural art forms.
Dates: 31 January – 15 February 2026.
Venue: Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana.
Organizers: Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism.
Partner nation: Egypt.
Highlights: crafts, performances, international participants.
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