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ART AND CULTURE - March 2024

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Jan 17, 2026

BLR Hubba Bengaluru festival opens with 350 events across city

BLR Hubba Bengaluru, a 10-day cultural festival, opens with more than 350 city-wide events from January 16 to 25. Organized by UnboxingBLR, the multi‑facet festival features sub-festivals such as Thindi Hubba (food) and Kala Hubba (visual arts), Makkala Hubba (children), and Rasthe Hubba (street culture). Venues include Freedom Park, Sabha, and National Gallery of Modern Art, with activities also in Sadashivanagar and Basavanagudi. The festival traces its roots to a 2023 book project and aims to showcase Bengaluru’s cultural vitality alongside its tech presence, inviting broad public participation and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

BLR Hubba runs January 16–25; 350+ events across 30 venues.
Sub-festivals include Thindi Hubba, Kala Hubba, Makkala Hubba, Rasthe Hubba.
Venues span major cultural sites and city neighborhoods.
Festival evolved from a 2023 Bengaluru book project.
Event promotes cultural vitality and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Jan 14, 2026

4-day All India Major Port Cultural Meet concludes

The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025–26 concluded after four days at Paradip Port. Organized by Paradip Port Authority and Major Ports Sports Control Board, around 200 artistes from nine ports participated. Team Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority emerged as overall champions, with Mumbai Port Authority as runners-up and Deendayal Port Authority along with Cochin Port Authority as second runners-up. The event showcased diverse cultural programs and reinforced cultural exchanges among major ports, underscoring the sector’s broader social and economic role beyond trade.

Four-day cultural meet ends at Paradip Port
Around 200 artistes from nine major ports participated
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority won overall
Mumbai Port Authority was runner-up
Event highlights port culture and inter-port exchanges

Mandu Festival to return with tent city and extended activities

The Mandu Festival is returning with a tent city and extended tourist activities after a three-year hiatus. The state tourism department, in coordination with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, plans to set up a tent city around Mandu and Tamia to broaden visitor experiences. The Mandu festival is expected to begin late January or February, with ongoing activities planned for nearly three months. Organisers said the tent city approach would enhance the festival’s international appeal and provide a longer, immersive experience for domestic and foreign visitors.

Mandu Festival returns with tent city concept
Extended tourist activities planned for Mandu and Tamia
Tent city to operate for nearly three months
Festival timing expected from late January or February
Aims to broaden international and domestic appeal

Jan 12, 2026

Ni Fest 10th edition concludes in Thrissur; rural art camp ends

The 10th edition of Ni Fest, a national art camp and rural art festival, concluded near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur district. Curated by painter Sujith S.N., the camp featured 20 artists, including T. Venkanna and K. Muraleedharan. The event, running from January 7, showcased visual arts, theatre and literature, integrating traditional and contemporary forms. It aimed to nurture rural artistry and connect artists with broader cultural ecosystems in Kerala. The festival’s conclusion marked another milestone in Kerala’s vibrant arts calendar, highlighting the state’s role as a hub for regional and national art initiatives.

Ni Fest concludes in Thrissur after 10th edition.
Curated by Sujith S.N.; 20 participating artists.
Festival features visual arts, theatre and literature.
Aims to support rural art and connect with broader culture networks.
Kerala’s ongoing role as a national arts hub is highlighted.

PM Modi lauds Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj on 500th book release

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the release of Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj’s 500th book, praising the spiritual leader for spreading knowledge through writing and life example. Modi described the 500 works as a vast ocean of thoughts and insights, offering simple and spiritual guidance to humanity. He reiterated the nine resolutions from the Navkar Mahamantra Day, including water conservation and local sourcing, as the nation seeks growth in harmony with tradition. The video message underscored the Prime Minister’s emphasis on culture, learning and values in public life.

PM Modi praises Shrimad Vijayaratna Sunder Surishwarji Maharaj on 500th book release.
Describes the collection as a vast ocean of thoughts and insights.
Books offered as simple, spiritual guidance for humanity.
Reinforces nine Navkar Mahamantra Day resolutions, including water conservation.
Shows Modi’s emphasis on culture and values in governance.

Jan 11, 2026

Somnath Swabhiman Parv Marks Millennium of Temple's Resilience

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah had appealed to citizens across the country to participate in the "Somnath Swabhiman Parv," which was observed at Somnath in Gujarat from January 8 to January 11. The four-day event commemorated 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath temple and seeks to highlight the continuity and resilience of Sanatan culture.

Jan 08, 2026

Kerala Assembly International Book Festival inaugurated by CM Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the fourth Kerala Assembly International Book Festival on January 7, with the event continuing through January 13 at the Legislative Assembly complex. The festival promises book launches, literary discussions, a students’ corner, a model assembly and cultural programmes including Theyyam, Kalaripayattu and Sangeetha Sandhya. Assembly Speaker Shamseer presided over the inauguration as Vijayan presented the Assembly Award to noted Malayalam writer N. S. Madhavan. The festival aims to celebrate reading, promote literary culture and engage students and families through a week of literary and cultural activities.

Fourth Kerala Assembly International Book Festival inaugurated.
Dates: January 7–13, 2026 at the Legislative Assembly complex.
Activities: book launches, discussions, student corner, model assembly.
Cultural programmes include Theyyam, Kalaripayattu, Sangeetha Sandhya.
Vijayan awards N. S. Madhavan for literary contributions.

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