From Maha Kumbh to 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', India celebrates culture in 2025

India's Ministry of Culture marked 2025 with significant events. The Maha Kumbh showcased Indian heritage. Celebrations for "Vande Mataram" and Ahilyabai Holkar were held. India gained UNESCO World Heritage status for Maratha Military Landscapes and Intangible Cultural Heritage for Deepavali. The year also saw the launch of the 'Gyan Bharatam' initiative.