‘Vividhata Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Dance of the Gods: In the depicted scene from Kannur, a 'Theyyam' performer raises the 'Thirumudi' (Royal crown) of Muchilot Bhagavathi amid the 'Perumkaliyattam' festival held at Muchilottu Bhagavathi Temple in Vengara, Kannur. Theyyam, an age-old folk ritual, seamlessly blends elements of theatre, mime, and religious devotion. Its roots are said to precede Hinduism, yet it intricately weaves in elements of Hindu mythology.

Times Square reverberated with the beats and music of Garba' as members of the Indian-American community performed the traditional Gujarati dance at the iconic New York City destination to celebrate its inclusion in UNESCO's cultural heritage list.