NewzVille Desk
A group of artists called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Twenty-nine artists of Sohrai, Pattachitra and Patua art forms stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan from 14-24 July, 2025.
Participants of the second edition of Kala Utsav 2025 – ‘Artists in Residence Programme’ of Rashtrapati Bhavan were Artists from Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
‘Kala Utsav’ is a celebration of the spirit of India’s artistic traditions, a reaffirmation of the important role of living art traditions in preserving cultural identity and inspiring future generations.
The Utsav has also provided a platform to the folk, tribal and traditional artists who have continued the varied forms of art for generations.
The President witnessed the art exhibition of the artists, created during their Residency programme. She appreciated their contributions to India’s important traditional art forms and wished them success in their future artistic endeavours.
