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ART AND CULTURE - January 2025

Jan 2025

Aug 05, 2025

First-Ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival

The first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated the event. Artists from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand performed at the musical evening. Organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the festival called 'SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody', witnessed the celebration of the distinct musical traditions of the seven BIMSTEC countries.
This inaugural edition marked a significant cultural milestone in BIMSTEC cooperation. The genesis of this cultural initiative can be traced to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affirmation at the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand in April 2025 of India's commitment to strengthening regional cultural ties through music by hosting the first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in India.

May 27, 2025

Madhubani, Gond artists showcase traditional art forms at Rashtrapati Bhavan

A group of artists called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu today (May 26, 2025) as part of the Artists in Residence programme in Rashtrapati Bhavan. The traditional art forms of India are being showcased in Artists in Residence programme - Kala Utsav in their original forms.
This Kala Utsav has also provided a platform to the folk, tribal and traditional artists of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan who have continued the varied forms of art since generations.
The artists of Gond art of Madhya Pradesh and Madhubani art of Bihar are staying at Rashtrapati Bhavan from May 20 to 27, 2025 under the Artists-in-Residence programme.
The President witnessed their paintings created during their stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
She appreciated their contribution to India's important traditional art forms and wished them success in their future artistic endeavour.

Feb 17, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' in New Delhi

The National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi in February 2025. The festival, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is a celebration of India's rich tribal heritage, culture, and traditions. The event is being held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, from February 16 to 24, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025

International Saraswati Mahotsav in Haryana

The International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 is being celebrated on a grand scale in Haryana, following the success of Geeta Jayanti celebrations. The International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 is being held from January 29 to February 4, 2025, at Pehowa Saraswati Tirtha Sthal. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the festival from Adibadri.
The event serves as a remarkable confluence of Haryana's rich culture, craftsmanship, and traditional heritage, featuring a wide range of programs at both state and national levels. The Mahotsav aims to boost tourism and provide a global platform for local artisans and craftsmen.

Jan 16, 2025

Kanuma Panduga Festival 2025

Kanuma Panduga is an essential festival celebrated in the southern states of India, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, coinciding with the Sankranti festival. It falls on the day after Makar Sankranti and is dedicated to honoring cattle, primarily cows and bulls, symbolising the bond between humans, animals, and nature. This festival marks the sun's journey toward the northern hemisphere, heralding the arrival of the spring season and longer days. The festival is observed with much fervor, traditional rituals, and cultural celebrations.
The festival shares its origin with Govardhan Puja, honoring Lord Krishna's divine intervention when he lifted the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers and cattle from a flood. The day is dedicated to worshipping cattle, especially cows and bulls, for their invaluable role in agriculture. It is the third day of the Makar Sankranti celebrations and marks the beginning of the sun's journey toward the northern hemisphere, signaling the start of spring.

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