Where was the second phase of ‘Sari Utsav’ ‘Heritage’ organised by the Ministry of Textiles from 3 to 17 January 2023 to celebrate 75 handloom sarees of India?

Correct option is A

The second phase of the Sari Festival ‘VIRAASAT’ was organized by the Ministry of Textiles from 3rd to 17th January 2023 at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. The event was part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating 75 years of India’s independence. It aimed to promote traditional handwoven saris and support handloom weavers.

The festival showcased 90 participants from different parts of the country, featuring handloom sarees such as Tie and Dye, Chikan embroidered, Hand Block, Kalamkari printed, Ajrakh, Kantha, and Phulkari. Other handwoven sarees like Jamdani, Ikat, Pochampally, Banaras Brocade, Tussar Silk, Baluchari, Bhagalpuri Silk, Chanderi, Paithani, and Maheshwari were also exhibited.

A significant aspect of the festival was the #MySariMyPride social media campaign, which aimed to create awareness about handloom sarees and their heritage. The event also included live loom demonstrations, folk dance performances, and sari sustainability workshops.

Information Booster

1. The second phase of ‘VIRAASAT’ took place in New Delhi at Handloom Haat, Janpath.
2. The first phase was held from 16 to 30 December 2022.
3. It showcased 75 different handloom sarees from across India.
4. The event was part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.
5. It featured live loom demonstrations and sustainability workshops.
6. 90 handloom weavers and artisans participated in the exhibition.
7. The event aimed to boost handloom saree sales and support weavers.

Additional Knowledge

• (a) New Delhi:(Correct Answer) Hosted the second phase of ‘VIRAASAT’ at Handloom Haat, Janpath.
• (b) Kolkata: A major textile hub but was not the host city for this event.
• (c) Chennai: Known for Kanjeevaram sarees but did not host this festival.
• (d) Bhubaneswar: Famous for Sambalpuri sarees but was not the venue for this event.