Delhi Draped in Art & Culture This Week

Quick Buzz — Top 5 This Week

1. Krishna Janmashtami Midnight Aartis
   Devotees flock to ISKCON, Birla Mandir, and Chhatarpur for midnight aarti celebrations with bhajans, prasad, and festive decorations. A spiritual and cultural highlight of the week.
   📍 Across Delhi Temples | 📅 Aug 21–22 | 🎟️ Free

2. FDCI x India Art Fair Textile Showcase
   A vibrant exhibition at the National Crafts Museum blending traditional handlooms with contemporary fashion — spotlighting artisans and sustainable design.
   📍 Pragati Maidan | 📅 All week | 🎟️ Free/Nominal

3. Startup Demo Day — Cybersecurity Focus
   IIT Kanpur’s tech innovation hub brings startups, investors, and policymakers together in Delhi to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
   📍 New Delhi | 📅 Aug 21–22 | 🎟️ By Registration

4. Sunday Book Market — Daryaganj
   Delhi’s legendary open-air book bazaar continues this Sunday with thousands of rare and second-hand books at unbeatable prices.
   📍 Netaji Subhash Road, Daryaganj | 📅 Aug 24 | 🎟️ Free

5. Delhi Street Art Tour
   Explore Meena Bagh’s vibrant murals and outdoor art in this guided walk that turns the city into an open-air gallery.
   📍 Meena Bagh | 📅 Aug 23–24 | 🎟️ From ₹499

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in collaboration with the India Art Fair's Young Collectors’ Programme, has unveiled a vibrant exhibition titled “Re-imagining A Way Back to Us: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion and Textiles in India” at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy in New Delhi.

Opened by Neelam Shammi Rao of the Ministry of Textiles, the showcase presents distinctive design perspectives from across India, featuring labels such as 2112 Saldon (Ladakh), 7Weaves (Assam), and Boito (Odisha).

Curators Sunil Sethi and Sreyansi Singh focus on connecting tradition with innovation, amplifying the voices of regional artisans and enriching the country’s textile narrative.

Running throughout August 2025, the exhibition offers visitors an immersive journey into the evolving landscape of indigenous Indian fashion.

New Delhi continues to bustle with art events and festivals, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore its thriving cultural scene.