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Kala Utsav Showcases Madhubani and Gond Art at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Kala Utsav Showcases Madhubani and Gond Art at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Event NameKala Utsav (Artists-in-Residence Programme)
LocationRashtrapati Bhavan
DurationMay 20, 2025 - May 26, 2025 (Week-long)
Key HighlightTraditional Madhubani (Bihar) and Gond (Madhya Pradesh) art showcased
Presidential InteractionPresident Droupadi Murmu met artists on May 26, 2025
ObjectivePreserve/promote folk/tribal art; provide national recognition to artists.
Madhubani ArtistsShanti Devi, Ambika Devi, Manisha Jha, Priti Karn, Ranjan Paswan, Urmila Devi, Shravan Paswan, Kumari Nalinee Shah, Moti Karn.
Gond ArtistsDurgabai Vyam, Subhash Vyam, Nankusia Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti, Dilip Shyam, Champakali, Heeraman Urvety, Japani Shyam Dhurwey.
Madhubani Art OriginMithila region, Bihar; intricate patterns, natural dyes, mythological themes.
Gond Art OriginGond tribal community (Madhya Pradesh); depicts nature/folklore with dots/lines.
SignificanceCultural inclusivity, livelihood support for artists, Rashtrapati Bhavan's role in cultural diplomacy.

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