Ashtalakshmi Festival 2024– The Ashtalakshmi Festival, held from 6th to 8th December 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, is a celebration of the culture, traditions and economic might of Northeast India. Showcasing the diversity of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim, the event introduces the progress and beauty of the region.
Inaugurated by the Prime Minister, the festival offers a spectacular glimpse of art, crafts, music and commerce.
Meaning of Ashtalakshmi
Ashtalakshmi refers to the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing virtues like prosperity, wealth, knowledge, agriculture and duty. Northeast India also reflects these qualities with its diversity and progress.
Showcasing cultural diversity
Handicrafts and handlooms-
More than 250 artisans showcase their products at the festival.
The famous silk of Assam.
Beautiful beads and handicrafts from Nagaland.
Here visitors can see and buy authentic handmade items.
Music and Dance
Each state presents its culture through its traditional dance, music and folklore. These performances give a chance to know the soul of Northeast India closely.
Economic Development and Trade Boost
Improvement in Infrastructure
With better road, rail and air connectivity, the Northeast is developing rapidly. Investments in sectors like agriculture, tourism and IT are bringing new opportunities.
Technical Sessions and Business Meets
The festival organises several sessions, including:
Discussion on Women Leadership
Challenges and Prospects in IT, Energy and Health Sectors
Meetings with Investors
Buyer-Seller Meets to promote business collaboration
Fusion of Traditional and Modern
The festival also has events like Design Conclave and Fashion Show. These showcase the creativity of the region and its potential on the global stage by combining traditional textiles with modern designs.
Northeast India: Hub of Trade and Tourism
Strategic Importance
Being close to South-East Asia, Northeast is becoming an important place for trade and tourism.
Sectors like organic farming, Eco-tourism are rapidly developing here.
Gateway to the future
Northeast India, with its progress, is moving towards becoming an important link between India and global markets. Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav is an excellent platform to showcase the strengths and possibilities of this region to the country and the world.
Ashtalakshmi Festival 2024 Official Website
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It is a festival that showcases the culture, traditions and economic potential of the eight states of Northeast India. It will be held from 6 to 8 December 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.
The Northeast is called Ashtalakshmi because it reflects eight aspects of prosperity, which show the cultural and economic strength of the region.
There will be many attractions like cultural programs, traditional handicrafts and handlooms, discussions on women leadership, and business opportunities.
The Ashtalakshmi festival promotes sectors like textiles, tourism, and IT. Also, investor discussions and business meetings open up new opportunities for partnerships.
Cultural performances, design and fashion shows, exhibitions of traditional crafts, and discussions on regional development are its main attractions.
Better roads, connectivity and IT services are bringing new opportunities for investment and business in the region.
It is close to Southeast Asia, making it an important hub for trade, agriculture, crafts and tourism.