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ART AND CULTURE - July 2024

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Dec 14, 2025

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 Celebrated in New Delhi

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 was organised in New Delhi to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati. Celebrating the nation's rich linguistic diversity, the Ministry of Education organised the event under the theme 'Many Languages, One Emotion'. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs also participated in the celebration, highlighting the depth, vibrancy, and cultural significance of various tribal languages. A stall featuring tribal language publications from the Tribal Research Institutes of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat was set up by the ministry as part of the celebration. The stall also featured a live demonstration of the Adi Vaani app, designed to enable real-time text and speech translation between Hindi or English and tribal languages. The event also witnessed vibrant cultural performances from schools representing diverse regions of the country.

Dec 10, 2025

UNESCO intangible heritage: Red Fort and related events highlighted

The Red Fort hosts sessions and public programs related to intangible cultural heritage, highlighting India’s commitment to protecting traditional knowledge and performing arts. Official events focus on documentation, education, and public engagement to safeguard culture for future generations. The initiative aligns with UNESCO guidelines and India’s broader cultural policy, emphasizing inclusivity and regional diversity. Government and cultural bodies coordinate exhibitions, lectures, and performances to raise awareness of India's living traditions and intangible heritage’s role in social cohesion and national identity.

UNESCO-linked intangible heritage programs highlighted at Red Fort events.
Focus on safeguarding traditional knowledge and performing arts.
Public lectures, exhibitions, and performances promoted by cultural bodies.
Part of India’s broader policy to protect living cultural heritage.

Gita Mahotsav marked with devotion at Panibharatha Theatre, Colombo

In Colombo, Sri Lanka, Gita Mahotsav was celebrated at Panibharatha Theatre as part of a broader India-Colombo cultural exchange. The High Commission of India organized the event, featuring Kandyan dance and Bharatanatyam performances, and underscored the Bhagavad Gita’s timeless message. Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal Pandey inaugurated the ceremony. The festival highlighted India’s cultural link with Sri Lanka through hands-on performances and academic sessions, reinforcing people-to-people ties and shared heritage. The event formed part of ongoing cultural diplomacy initiatives supported by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and partner institutions.

Gita Mahotsav celebrated in Colombo as part of India-Colombo cultural exchange.
Event featured Kandyan dance and Bharatanatyam performances.
Inauguration by Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal Pandey.
Highlights shared Bhagavad Gita teachings and cultural diplomacy.

Dec 08, 2025

Vijayawada Hosts Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025

Vijayawada hosted the third edition of the Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Carnatic music festival in December 2025. The Union Ministries of Tourism and Culture, along with Sangeet Natak Akademi and Andhra Pradesh Tourism, supported the event to celebrate Telugu music traditions, promote music tourism, and support artisans. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the festival with senior officials in attendance. The festival showcased regional talent and highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage, while positioning the city as a growing hub for Carnatic music and cultural tourism.

Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam festival held in Vijayawada (Dec 2025).
Festival supports Telugu music traditions and tourism.
Inaugurated by Kandula Durgesh; officials present.
Highlights regional Carnatic music and artisanship.
Strengthens Vijayawada’s cultural tourism profile.

UNESCO ICH Meeting in Delhi for Intangible Heritage

India is hosting the 20th session of the UNESCO Inter-governmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) from 8 to 13 December 2025 at Red Fort, New Delhi. The six-day event reviews nominations and existing elements, and offers international assistance for safeguarding intangible heritage. India has nominated Diwali, the festival of lights, for inscription on the UNESCO ICH List this year. Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat noted independent evaluations supported the proposal, with discussions centered on safeguarding living cultural traditions and promoting global appreciation of India’s heritage. The session fosters international cooperation in preservation efforts.

20th session of UNESCO ICH held in New Delhi, 8–13 December 2025.
Diwali nominated for UNESCO ICH inscription.
Event at Red Fort; aims to safeguard intangible heritage.
Independent evaluations reviewed the Diwali nomination.
India hosts a platform for international heritage collaboration.

Dec 07, 2025

Vijayawada to Host 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025' Carnatic Music Festival

The Union Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Union Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Andhra Pradesh Tourism, and the Andhra Pradesh Department of Culture hold the third edition of the Carnatic music festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada.
The theme for this year – "Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions" – aims to highlight Andhra Pradesh's cultural heritage while promoting music tourism, supporting artisans and weavers, and positioning Vijayawada as a growing hub for Carnatic music.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism and Culture Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the festival in the presence of elected representatives, senior officials from the Union Ministry of Tourism, and state tourism authorities.

Dec 06, 2025

Patan Craft & Culture Festival 2025 Showcases Nepali Art & Handicrafts

The Patan Craft and Culture Festival 2025 in Lalitpur attracted art lovers and handicraft enthusiasts. The Expo is running for a week jointly organised by the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal (FHAN), Lalitpur, and Patan Museum. The festival aims to promote Nepali art, culture, and traditional handicrafts.
The event is running until December 7 at Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum premises. The festival features about 21 canopy stalls and 10 table stalls along with serving of traditional Newari foods.
The Handicraft Promotion Committee of Lalitpur has showcased Newari traditional jewellery and ethnic costumes used in the ten rites of Buddhism. Classical music, Charya dance, Ashtamatrika dance, Kartik dance, along with Nepal Bhasa folk dances and songs, accompanied by traditional Dha Baja and Damokhi Baja performances are presented on daily basis.

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