Ministry of Tourism to organize Carnatic Music Festival ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025’ at Vijayawada on 6-7 December 2025

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the Department of Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is organising the 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada on 6th and 7th December 2025.

Festival Overview
- Organizer:
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy, and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism & Department of Culture.
- Dates:
6–7 December 2025
- Location:
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Theme:
“Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions”

Concerts:
- 18 concerts featuring 98 artists across two days.
- Main venue: Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram.
- Special dawn rendition of the Pancharatna Kritis at Durga Ghat on 7 December, led by the Malladi Brothers with faculty and students of Government Music Colleges.

Prequel Concerts:
- Held at culturally significant temples:
- Srikalahasti (29 Nov 2025)
- Simhachalam (1 Dec 2025)
- Srisailam (2 Dec 2025)

Exhibition:
- Showcasing GI-tagged crafts and textiles of Andhra Pradesh:
- Kondapalli Toys
- Etikoppaka Lacquerware
- Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery
- Leather Puppetry
- Narsapur Lace
- Handloom clusters: Mangalagiri, Venkatagiri, Chirala, Uppada, Moragudi

Cultural & Tourism Impact
- Strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s cultural identity and promotes music tourism.
- Supports artisans and weavers under the national vision of “Vocal for Local.”
- Positions Vijayawada as a premier Carnatic music destination.
- Backed by local hospitality stakeholders including the Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association (ASHA).

Accessibility
- Festival will be live-streamed globally on the official YouTube channel of the Ministry of Tourism.
- Program schedule available at krishnavenimusicfest.com.

✨ This festival blends heritage, music, and craftsmanship, making it a landmark cultural event for Andhra Pradesh and India.