President Murmu opens 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, showcasing Western India
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, on 21 November 2025.
Summary
The nine-day 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav showcases the cultural heritage of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, after the first edition introduced visitors to the heritage of Northeast India. It is organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam with the Ministries of Culture, Textiles and Tourism. The festival is open to the public from 22 to 30 November 2025, 10 am to 8 pm, with free entry.
Key facts
- Event
- 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav
- Venue
- Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad (Telangana)
- Inaugurated
- 21 Nov 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu
- Theme region
- Western India – GJ, MH, RJ, Goa, DNH & DD
- First edition
- Northeast India
- Public dates
- 22–30 Nov 2025, free entry
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2025, is being held at:
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Correct answer: C — Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
The festival is being held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad.
The 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav (November 2025) showcases the cultural heritage of which region of India?
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Correct answer: B — Western India
It showcases Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Consider the following statements about the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav: 1. Its first edition introduced visitors to the cultural heritage of Northeast India. 2. The second edition is open to the public from 22 to 30 November 2025 with free entry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the President's Secretariat release.