Hyderabad, Nov. 21 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated the second edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad, marking the launch of a nine-day celebration of the cultural heritage of western India.
The festival, organised in collaboration with the Ministries of Culture, Textiles and Tourism, aims to showcase the artistic, craft, culinary and folk traditions of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the President recalled that the first edition had introduced visitors to the rich heritage of the Northeast. This year, she said, the focus shifts to western India, offering the public an opportunity to experience its f...