**Executive Summary**
The Indian Culture Portal (ICP), an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, is participating in Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort in New Delhi, from January 26th to 31st, 2026, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The ICP is inviting visitors to experience India's diverse cultural heritage at its stall (Stall No. 8 – Central Ministry Stalls). A daily lucky draw has also been organised exclusively for teachers visiting the Indian Culture Portal stall.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bharat Parv 2026 Participation:**
* The Indian Culture Portal (ICP) is participating in Bharat Parv 2026.
* The event is from January 26th to 31st, 2026, at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
* **Indian Culture Portal Stall Activities:**
* Visitors can explore India's tangible and intangible heritage through engaging panels, curated content, and digital resources.
* Interactive activities and a quiz on Indian culture are being conducted.
* **Cultural Highlights Showcased:**
* Maratha Military Landscape, showcasing iconic forts.
* Deepavali: A Living Heritage of Light.
* India's Retrieved Cultural Artefacts.
* Celebrating 1,000 Years of Resilience, tracing the history and reconstruction of the Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple.
* **Indian Culture Portal (ICP) Purpose:**
* A comprehensive digital platform developed by the Ministry of Culture.
* Provides a unified gateway to India's cultural heritage.
* Offers digital collections from museums, archives, libraries, academies, and cultural institutions.
* Aims to make India's cultural wealth easily accessible.
* **Additional Information:**
* Visitors are invited to participate in the activities at the stall and earn exciting rewards.
* Complimentary goodies are offered.
* A daily lucky draw has also been organised exclusively for teachers.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens, Families, Students, Educators, Researchers, and Culture Enthusiasts**
* **Impact:** Invited to visit the ICP stall at Bharat Parv 2026 to experience India's diverse cultural heritage.
* **Action Required:** Attend Bharat Parv 2026 and visit the ICP stall to explore the displayed cultural heritage, participate in activities, and discover the Indian Culture Portal.
**Teachers Visiting the ICP Stall**
* **Impact:** Chance to participate in a daily lucky draw.
* **Action Required:** Register at the ICP stall to enter the daily lucky draw, follow @indiancultureportal on Instagram, and add name to the lucky draw.
**Visitors to Bharat Parv**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to explore the Indian Culture Portal and connect with India's cultural heritage.
* **Action Required:** Visit the Indian Culture Portal stall to discover how the portal connects India's past and future.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Parv: A national festival showcasing India's rich cultural, artistic, culinary, and spiritual traditions.
Indian Culture Portal: A digital platform developed by the Ministry of Culture providing a unified gateway to India's cultural heritage.
Ministry of Culture: The government ministry responsible for the Indian Culture Portal initiative and for organizing Bharat Parv.
Red Fort, New Delhi: The location of the Bharat Parv 2026 event.
Ministry of Tourism
Indian Culture Portal Participates in Bharat Parv
2026 at Red Fort, Showcases India’s Rich
Cultural Heritage
प्रव तथ: 27 JAN 2026 5:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Culture Portal (ICP), an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is
participating in Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 26th to 31st January 2026, as part of
the Republic Day celebrations. The Portal warmly invites citizens, families, students, educators,
researchers, and culture enthusiasts from across the country to visit its stall and experience India’s diverse
cultural heritage.
Bharat Parv 2026, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, and the Hon’ble
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, serves as a vibrant national
platform showcasing India’s rich cultural, artistic, culinary, and spiritual traditions.At the Indian Culture Portal Stall (Stall No. 8 – Central Ministry Stalls), visitors can explore India’s
tangible and intangible heritage through engaging panels, curated content, and digital resources. Key
highlights include:
Maratha Military Landscape — showcasing iconic forts such as Raigad, the coronation site of
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu
Deepavali: A Living Heritage of Light — celebrating the festival’s regional diversity and cultural
significance as Deepavali was officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
India’s Retrieved Cultural Artefacts — featuring heritage treasures including the sacred Piprahwa relics
of Lord Buddha
Celebrating 1,000 Years of Resilience — tracing the history and reconstruction of the Shree Somnath
Jyotirlinga Temple, symbolising India’s enduring civilisational spirit
The Indian Culture Portal stall has organised a range of interactive activities to engage visitors. A quiz on
Indian culture is being conducted, covering themes such as the freedom movement, shared heritage,
festivals, music and dance traditions, architectural marvels, and the rich textile traditions of India.
A daily lucky draw has also been organised exclusively for teachers visiting the Indian Culture Portal stall,
adding to the festive experience for participants.
About the Indian Culture Portal:The Indian Culture Portal (www.indianculture.gov.in) is a comprehensive digital platform developed by
the Ministry of Culture to provide a unified gateway to India’s cultural heritage. The Portal aggregates and
presents digital collections from museums, archives, libraries, academies, and cultural institutions across
the country, along with curated stories, virtual exhibitions, manuscripts, artefacts, audio-visual content,
and research resources. By leveraging technology, the Portal aims to make India’s cultural wealth easily
accessible to citizens, scholars, and global audiences, while promoting awareness, education, and
preservation of the nation’s heritage.
Visitors to Bharat Parv are encouraged to explore the Indian Culture Portal stall to discover how the Portal
connects India’s rich past with the digital future, enabling seamless access to the country’s vast
civilisational heritage. Students and other visitors are being offered complimentary goodies. All visitors
are invited to participate in the activities at the stall and earn exciting rewards.
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