Basohli Utsav 2025
28 September – 02 October 2025
Celebrating the unique creative traditions and historical heritage of Basohli
About Basohli Utsav
Basohli Utsav is a vibrant celebration of Basohli's rich cultural and artistic heritage. The 3rd edition of the festival will focus on the traditions of the Ramayana, featuring themed exhibitions, booklets, folk arts, national competitions in dance and singing, local sports, and a host of art and cultural activities. The event will honor local folk artists, artisans, and litterateurs.
Ramayana-themed exhibitions & booklets
Exploring timeless wisdom through Basohli's sacred Ramayana heritage
Folk arts exhibitions
Celebrating vibrant traditions through colors, crafts, and creativity.
National competitions: folk dance & singing
Uniting voices and movements in rhythm of cultural harmony.
Local sports competitions
Reviving traditional games that shaped Basohli's spirited legacy.
Honoring local artists, artisans & litterateurs
Recognizing creators who preserve Basohli's soul and heritage.
Basohli painting was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023, highlighting the region’s extraordinary artistic tradition.
Words from the Lieutenant Governor
"Basohli has its unique cultural and artistic heritage and IGNCA is making efforts to promote its uniqueness across the country. The rich artistic tradition of the region is most strikingly seen in Basohli painting which was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023. I hope people from across the country will come to visit Basohli Utsav."
— Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha
