Hyderabad, Nov. 19 -- Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum, Secunderabad, is gearing up for the second edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2025, which will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on November 21.

The week-long cultural festival, organised by Rashtrapati Bhavan, will showcase the rich artistic, culinary and craft traditions of Western India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.

Addressing the media, Kumar Samresh, PRO (Museum), Rashtrapati Nilayam, said this year's edition will bring together more than 250 artists, including Padma Shri awardees, who will present classical and folk dance forms on one platform.

The festival will be open to the public from November 22 to 30, w...