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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES VIVIDHTA KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN

New Delhi: 5/3/25: Newdelhi:5/3/25:The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 5, 2025).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in the second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’, people would get to know about the vibrant cultural heritage of five states – Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and two UTs – Lakshadweep and Puducherry. She was happy to note that about 500 artisans and weavers are participating in this celebration. She urged people to participate in this festival, know about the art and culture of South India.  It will also boost the morale of all the artisans and artists.

The ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being organized at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate and showcase India’s rich diversity. This Mahotsav has been structured into seven distinct editions dedicated to the North-East, South, North, East, West, Central region, and Union Territories.

The second edition of this celebration focuses on the Southern states. This Mahotsav presents before visitors the rich heritage and vibrant cultures of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. This festival will also provide a platform for artists, artisans, performers, writers and culinary experts from these states to showcase their talents through cultural performances, handicraft and handloom exhibitions, literary enclave, informative workshops, food courts, etc.

The Mahotsav is open to the general public from March 6 to 9, 2025 between 10 am and 8 pm.  Entry will be through Gate no. 35 of Rashtrapati Bhavan (where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan). Bookings can be made online on https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in.

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