| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Kala Utsav 2025 - Artists in Residence Programme |
| Location | Rashtrapati Bhavan, India |
| Dates | 14th to 24th July 2025 |
| Highlights | Showcase of Sohrai Art, a traditional indigenous mural art form from Jharkhand, during the 2nd edition of Kala Utsav. |
| Key Figures | Artists from Jharkhand, including women from tribal communities like Kurmi, Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Agaria, and Ghatwal tribes. |
| About Sohrai Art | Traditional art practiced by women in the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. It is known as harvest art, created during festive seasons using natural pigments and bamboo brushes. |
| Themes | Depictions of animals, plants, and geometric motifs, reflecting agriculture and cattle domestication. |
| Significance | Received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020. |
| Objective | To celebrate India's living art traditions and provide a platform for folk, tribal, and traditional artists. |

