Bharat Bhagya Vidhata- Red Fort Festival

Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Festival- Relevance for UPSC Exam

GS Paper 1: Indian History- Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Recently, the ten-day mega Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, kick-started and will continue till 3rd April, 2022 at the iconic 17th- century monument, Red Fortin Delhi.

About: The Red Fort mega festival-Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is being organized as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Ministry of Culture.
Mandate: The Red Fort festival is to commemorate the heritage of the country and the culture of every part of India.
Organizations Involved: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, along with Red Fort’s “Monument Mitra”, Dalmia Bharat Ltd. have conceptualized the mega event as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Key Planned Activities: The Bharat Bhagya Vidhata festival will feature a wide range of experiences including-
- “Matrubhumi” –Projection Mapping Show,
- YATRA – A 360° immersive experience,
- A Cultural Parade,
- Khao Galli,
- Live performances at Rang Manch,
- Dances of India,
- Anokhe Vastra,
- Khel Manch and Khel Gaon and
- Yoga on the Go

The festival Bharat Bhagya Vidhata will help everyone to appreciate the diversity of India. More than 70 master craftsmen have displayed their craftsmanship at the venue.
Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata promises a rich cultural treat to visitors and aims to promote heritage conservation and tourism.
The festival is helping improve the livelihoods of artisans across the country in a culturally and economically sustainable manner by showcasing a variety of authentic arts, crafts and textiles from across the nation.

Some of the rich arts, crafts, and textiles that are being showcased at the Red Fort Festival includes-

Gujarat: Ajrakh, Patan Patola, Mashru, Bandhani, and Bhujodi handlooms;
West Bengal: Ikat sarees from Telangana; Tangail & Jamdani weaves;
Andhra Pradesh: Mangalagiri and Uppada Pattu designs as well as its Etikoppaka and Kondapalli toys;
Kashmir: Sozni Embroidery and paper mache
Weaves From Nagaland and Assam: Chizami and Saneki;
Odisha: Fabrics such as Kotpad, Bandha, Maheshwari, Chanderi as well its Dhokra and tribal jewelry and Pattachitra art;
Madhya Pradesh: Bagh Prints, Chanderi, and Bhil Pithora and Gond Tribal art Paintings;
Jharkhand: Tussar Silk;
Maharashtra: Paithani, Karvath Kati Prints, EcoKaari items, and its infamous Warli Folk Art;
Rajasthan: Pichwai & Phad Paintings and Dabu, Lehariya, Dastkar Ranthambhore and Shibori Prints as well as Patwa Jewellery, leather craft, and Shyamota Black Pottery;
Bihar: Madhubani art; Embroidaries include Sujani.