What is the Khasdar Sankrutik Mahotsav 2025?

The Khasdar Sankrutik Mahotsav 2025 is a 15-day festival held in Nagpur, India, that showcases the country's vibrant folk traditions, colors, and rhythms through music, dance, and cultural programs.

How did the United Nations recognize mehendi-making?

The United Nations has officially recognized mehendi-making as a global art form, a significant achievement for this traditional Indian art. The recognition has helped provide a livelihood for hundreds of women artisans, many from economically weaker sections, through the festival's mehendi-making initiatives.

What were the highlights of the festival's cultural performances?

The festival featured a grand musical-dance presentation "Mitti Ke Rang: Bharatachi Lok Sanskriti Ki Sangeet Nrityamay Gatha" by Sanskar Bharati, which blended the sounds of drums, jingles, and folk melodies from various regions of India, culminating in the iconic "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" finale.

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Mehendi-Making Earns Global Recognition from United Nations

14 Nov

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Over 1,000 artists perform at Khasdar Sankrutik Mahotsav 2025
Mehendi-making recognized as a global art form by the United Nations
Festival features diverse cultural programs, including music, dance, and spiritual events

Mehendi-Making Earns Global Recognition from United Nations

On November 14, 2025, the Khasdar Sankrutik Mahotsav in Nagpur, India, witnessed a captivating celebration of the country's diverse cultural heritage. Over 1,000 artists took to the stage at the IDCPE grounds in Hanuman Nagar, presenting a grand musical-dance performance titled "Mitti Ke Rang: Bharatachi Lok Sanskriti Ki Sangeet Nrityamay Gatha" by Sanskar Bharati.

The performance traced India's cultural soul through a seamless blend of music and movement, showcasing the sounds of drums, jingles, and folk melodies from various regions, including Uttarakhand, Assam, Rajasthan, Odisha, Bengal, Karnataka, and more. The finale, "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara," evoked a wave of nostalgia and unity, reminding the audience of India's collective harmony in diversity.