President Droupadi Murmu posed for a group photograph with folk and traditional dance artists at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 17 August 2026, following their Independence Day reception performances.
Artists from Chhattisgarh performed a traditional folk dance — including the Baiga Karma form — at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 17 August 2026, as part of the Independence Day cultural showcase.
Artists representing states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Goa performed traditional folk dances at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 17 August 2026.
Artists from Maharashtra performed the traditional Dhangari Gaja folk dance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, on 17 August 2026, as part of the post-Independence Day cultural reception.