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ART AND CULTURE - July 2025

Jul 2025

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.

Aug 28, 2025

Onam 2025 Begins in Kerala

Kerala's most celebrated festival, Onam, began on a grand and colourful note in Tripunithura with the traditional Athachamayam procession, a ceremonial curtain-raiser to the state's 10-day harvest festival, which concludes on September 5, 2025. Onam 2025 promises a celebration that blends deep-rooted tradition with dynamic modern flair.
Held in Tripunithura, the former royal seat of the Kochi kingdom, Athachamayam has always been a symbol of Kerala's cultural unity and royal heritage.

Aug 25, 2025

Six-Day Indian Cinema Festival Concludes in Sri Lanka

A vibrant celebration of Indian cinema was held in Sri Lanka, the six-day Indian film festival, from August 18 to 23, 2025, was held at the Trincomalee campus of Eastern University. The event was a cultural initiative designed to deepen people-to-people ties and strengthen India-Sri Lanka relations through the universal language of film.
The Indian cinema festival, curated and supported by cultural institutions from both countries, aimed to highlight the rich linguistic, regional, and thematic diversity of Indian cinema. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, Governor of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province.

Aug 06, 2025

Lalit Kala Akademi Inaugurates the 64th National Exhibition of Art

The 64^th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, India's National Academy of Art, was inaugurated in New Delhi with a grand ceremony that celebrated both India's rich visual heritage and its dynamic contemporary art landscape.
The prestigious event was graced by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Government of India, as the Chief Guest.
In a landmark move, the Akademi announced that the award-winning artworks at this year's NEA will be available for sale, a first in the event's history. This bold initiative aims to directly benefit artists and foster a culture of art acquisition in India.
Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art, New Delhi was set up by the Government of India as an autonomous body, on August 5, 1954. The Akademi was given statutory authority in 1957, under the Societies Registration Act 1860. Since its establishment it has been serving the entire country by promoting the creative endeavors of Indian artists and bringing their arts to bear upon a large number of people, thereby playing an important role in defining and redefining the sensibility of an entire culture, falling under the visual arts spectrum.
The 64^th National Exhibition of Art is open to the public from August 6 to September 15, 2025.

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