Hyderabad, Nov 21 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated the second edition of 'Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav' at the Rashtrapati Nilayam here, expressing confidence that the event would promote understanding of the cultural heritage of western India.

The first edition of 'Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav' last year enabled participants to know the rich cultural heritage of Northeastern states, she said.

She said those who attend the nine-day event at the Rashtrapati Nilayam here (one of the Presidential Retreats) would witness the handicrafts, music, dance, literature and food of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The President, who interacted with the artists, said their products are an excellent example of the tradition of skill passed on o

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