National Museum to Host Akshar Mahotsav 2025, Celebrating India's Scriptural Heritage

Akshar Mahotsav 2025 is set to be hosted at the National Museum, New Delhi, from 14–16 November 2025, celebrating India’s rich scriptural and calligraphic traditions.

Theme: “Akshar-Sanskriti – Letters as Pillars of Culture”
Inspired by the motto “Lekhan Se Sulekhan” (From Writing to Calligraphy), the festival emphasizes the cultural and artistic significance of Indian scripts.

Grand Exhibition:
- Over 100 contemporary calligraphic artworks. /br> - Priceless historical manuscripts showcasing the evolution of Indian writing.

Master Demonstrations:
- Live sessions by renowned calligraphers like Shri Achyut Palav and Shri Mahendra Patel.

Youth Engagement:
- Navankur Sulekhan segment on Children’s Day (14 Nov) to inspire young minds with creative writing and calligraphy.

Academic Discussions:
- Sessions exploring the “Grammar, Geometry, and Gesture” of calligraphy. /br> - Dialogues on how ancient scripts remain relevant in modern design and communication.

Cultural Vision:
- Part of the Ministry of Culture’s initiative Preservation with Innovation. /br> - Aligns with national programmes like the National Mission for Manuscripts, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, and NEP 2020.

Why It Matters
Akshar Mahotsav 2025 is more than a festival—it’s a movement to reaffirm scripts as the bedrock of India’s cultural identity. By blending heritage with contemporary creativity, it positions India as a global leader in creative literacy and cultural innovation.