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ART AND CULTURE - January 2025

Jan 2025

Sep 28, 2025

6th Edition of Nadi Utsav Begins in Delhi, Union Minister C R Patil Emphasizes River Conservation

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, under the Ministry of Culture, in September 2025, organised the sixth edition of Nadi Utsav in Delhi. The three-day event highlighted rivers as vital lifelines and cultural reservoirs.
Delivering the inaugural address, Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil said that it is the collective responsibility of the citizens to protect and conserve the rivers. He said that the Namami Gange project highlights the need to maintain cleanliness, avoid encroachment and take steps to avoid polluting the country's sacred rivers, as these carry religious and cultural importance.

Sep 24, 2025

India Hosts Lord Buddha's Sacred Relics Exhibition in Russia

In a landmark initiative, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organising an international exhibition of Lord Buddha's sacred relics in Kalmykia, Russia, from September 24 to October 1, 2025.
The sacred relics, discovered at Piprahwa in Kapilvastu, Uttar Pradesh, hold immense historical, archaeological, and spiritual significance for the global Buddhist community.
Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is leading the official delegation carrying the relics to Russia.
The exhibition represents India's soft power and cultural diplomacy, highlighting Buddha's timeless message of peace, compassion, and non-violence. Similar exhibitions in Thailand and Vietnam receive overwhelming global response, enhancing India's cultural stature.

Sep 17, 2025

Manipur Hosts Hathei Chilli Festival to Promote GI-Tagged Local Crop

The 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival inaugurated in September 2025 at Sirarakhong village, Ukhrul district, Manipur, by Thaithuilung Pamei, IAS, Commissioner, Horticulture & Sericulture, Government of Manipur.
The event, a vibrant celebration of the world-renowned Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli, known for its unique aroma and flavour, brought together farmers, community leaders, and dignitaries to promoted agricultural heritage, environmental sustainability, and national development initiatives.

Sep 16, 2025

IGNCA Hosts 'Mann ki Baat' Art Exhibition

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts organised the art exhibition 'Mann ki Baat' in Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA in New Delhi.
Curated by Prof. Richa Kamboj, Head of Department, Kaladarsana Division, the exhibition presented a series of paintings by eminent senior artist Manjit Singh, inspired by the radio programme Mann ki Baat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The exhibition is open to the public from September 17 to 22.

Sep 06, 2025

Shilp Samagam Mela:Celebration of Art, Craftand Culture

The much-awaited Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 opened in Bengaluru, bringing to life India's extraordinary heritage of crafts and culture.
Organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with TULIP, the mela held from 5th to 14th September 2025 at Freedom Park, Bengaluru.
This year's edition features 75 stalls of artisans' handicrafts, showcasing exquisite creations ranging from intricate metalwork, wooden artifacts, cane and bamboo products, pottery, textiles, and handwoven treasures of more than 13 states.
The mela reflects India's rich artistic legacy while also serving as a vital marketplace where artisans engage with urban and international audiences.
Shilp Samagam Mela highlights the skills of artisans from diverse communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Safai Mitras.

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