Celebrating Basohli: A Cultural Revival at Basohli Utsav 2025

The Basohli Utsav 2025 was announced by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The festival, scheduled from September 28 to October 2, 2025, in Kathua, will highlight Basohli's unique artistic and cultural heritage, featuring exhibitions, competitions, and honoring local artists, with a focus on the Ramayana traditions.

On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the upcoming Basohli Utsav 2025, a five-day cultural festival set to begin on September 28 in Kathua's picturesque border district.

Basohli town is renowned for its rich artistic culture and significant temples, drawing cultural and tourist attention. The event will emphasize the Ramayana traditions with extensive exhibitions, national folk dance, and singing competitions, alongside honoring local talent in arts.

The Basohli Utsav, underlined by its recent 2023 GI tag for Basohli painting, signifies an endeavor to restore the town's historical art heritage, with aspirations to attract visitors nationwide.