New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The 76th Republic Day 'At Home' reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan highlighted the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of Southern India.

According to a release from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, guests at the reception were welcomed by couples from the five southern states - Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala - who greeted them in the mother tongues of their respective states, dressed in traditional regional attire.

The special invitees at the Rashtrapati Bhavan reception included 'drone didis', women achievers, agriculturists engaged in natural farming, and divyang achievers.

The release mentioned that the event featured a brief but captivating performance by musical artists from Southern ...