# Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase four states’ culture on I-Day 2026-08-13T01:06:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rashtrapati Bhavan will host its Independence Day Reception (At Home) on August 15 with a focus on cultural heritage and environmental traditions, the President's House said. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the event, which highlights living traditions of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Around 35 artists will present folk dances and music including Maharashtra's Lavani, Chhattisgarh's Gedi, Madhya Pradesh's Bhagoria, and Goa's Ghode Modni. The menu will feature regional dishes like Indori Poha and Kodo Millet Kheer. Décor will use Bagh Print, Khunn, Kunbi and Soura textiles. The event has been curated by Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Rakesh Kumar Tiwari. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Chhattisgarh, Cultural heritage, folk dances, Independence Day, President Murmu, Rashtrapati Bhavan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rashtrapati-bhavan-to-showcase-four-states-culture-on-i-day/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rashtrapati-bhavan-to-showcase-four-states-culture-on-i-day/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.