Kalagram at Mahakumbh showcasing India’s rich diverse culture

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated Kalagram at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj on Sunday, January,2025.. Ministry of Culture has created Kalagram which will showcase the rich and vibrant culture of the country. Briefing media after the inauguration, Mr Shekhawat said, Kalagram will showcase India’s rich heritage through Craft, Cuisine and Culture. He said, over 14 thousand six hundred Artists will perform in Kalagram in the next 45 days. He said it offers an opportunity for devotees and tourists to learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage. Shekhawat said Mahakumbh is the symbol of unity and devotion. He said, during the  45 days of Mahakumbh, around 45 crore devotees are expected to arrive in the Mela. The Minister said 15 lakh Foreign Tourists are expected to attend Mahakumbh. The Maha Kumbh is recognized by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. To promote 2025 Maha Kumbh as a ‘global tourism hub’ the tourism ministry has planned a wide range of activities including an “Incredible India Pavilion” and equipped to provide information and assistance required by foreign tourists, influencers, journalists, and photographers among others visiting Prayagraj.