Kala Utsav Showcases Madhubani and Gond Art at Rashtrapati Bhavan
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Kala Utsav (Artists-in-Residence Programme) |
| Location | Rashtrapati Bhavan |
| Duration | May 20, 2025 - May 26, 2025 (Week-long) |
| Key Highlight | Traditional Madhubani (Bihar) and Gond (Madhya Pradesh) art showcased |
| Presidential Interaction | President Droupadi Murmu met artists on May 26, 2025 |
| Objective | Preserve/promote folk/tribal art; provide national recognition to artists. |
| Madhubani Artists | Shanti Devi, Ambika Devi, Manisha Jha, Priti Karn, Ranjan Paswan, Urmila Devi, Shravan Paswan, Kumari Nalinee Shah, Moti Karn. |
| Gond Artists | Durgabai Vyam, Subhash Vyam, Nankusia Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti, Dilip Shyam, Champakali, Heeraman Urvety, Japani Shyam Dhurwey. |
| Madhubani Art Origin | Mithila region, Bihar; intricate patterns, natural dyes, mythological themes. |
| Gond Art Origin | Gond tribal community (Madhya Pradesh); depicts nature/folklore with dots/lines. |
| Significance | Cultural inclusivity, livelihood support for artists, Rashtrapati Bhavan's role in cultural diplomacy. |