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President Droupadi Murmu witnessed a cultural programme at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre organised to celebrate Nuakhai, one of Odisha’s important agrarian festivals. The programme featured classical and folk dance performances from Odisha, including Odissi, Ghumura, Dhemsa, Lanjia Saura and Sambalpuri, showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the state.

President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children and students of various schools and organizations at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The President said that the significance of Raksha Bandhan extends beyond the bonds of siblings. She said that the sacred thread of Rakhi can be tied to family members, friends and even trees, symbolising the bond of love and care. Emphasising the importance of environment conservation, she urged children to nurture plants and trees.

President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Dr. Jasper Wieck, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Petra Menander, Ambassador of Sweden, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Mrs. Sitona Abdalla Osman, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; Mr. Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates; Mr. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Mrs. Inga Ionesii, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. The occasion brought together the ceremonial and celebratory spirit of the nation, with rich living traditions from Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra adding colour and character to the evening. Here are glimpses of the event, from preparations to the Reception.

President Droupadi Murmu presented Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards to the eminent artists for the year 2024 and 2025. The President said that artists, as bearers of Indian tradition, are the guardians of our collective memory and the creators of our vision for the future. She urged senior artists to make systematic efforts to groom the next generation.