Basohli Utsav 2025 – Here are some Glimpses

Updated On: September 30, 2025

The historic town of Basohli in Kathua is alive with colours, music, and devotion as the third edition of Basohli Utsav has begun with great enthusiasm. Organised by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Divisional Administration, Jammu, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), the festival was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha.

Basohli Utsav has now become a part of the annual cultural calendar of J&K, celebrating the region’s rich cultural, artistic, and religious heritage.
The town has been beautifully decorated with Basohli art murals, grand welcome gates, and well-prepared event venues such as Ramlila Ground, Rani Ka Talab, TRC, and the iconic Atal Setu.
The festivities will continue until Vijayadashami, making Basohli a vibrant hub of activity and tradition.

Basohli Ki Ramlila – The Spiritual Soul of the Utsav

The world-famous Basohli Ki Ramlila, which began a few days earlier, has already filled the town with religious fervour.

Devotees and tourists from across Jammu, Kashmir, and neighbouring states are gathering to witness the grand enactments of the Ramayana.
Each scene brings alive the timeless epic with vivid storytelling and captivating performances, leaving the audience spellbound.

Navratra Festivities & Cultural Programmes

Alongside Ramlila, Basohli is immersed in Navratra celebrations, featuring:

Competitions on Basohli paintings
Cultural & Bhajan performances
Traditional sports like Santolia and Stapu
Raavi Aarti near Atal Setu, drawing huge crowds for a serene spiritual experience

These events are specially designed to connect the youth with their roots, ensuring that Basohli’s heritage lives on for generations to come.

Here are some glimpses from Basohli Utsav 2025 👇

Shobha yatra from atal setu to ramleela ground, basohli

An enchanting bhajan on the theme of basohli festival was presented at ramleela ground, captivating the audience with devotional fervour.

As a part of basohli utsav, a spectacular cultural dance competition at ramleela ground, basohli! 15 schools participated, bringing energy, talent & vibrant performances to the stage.

Painting competition basohli utsav — 10 schools, participated in a vibrant painting competition, as a part of basohli utsav, showcasing young artistic talent. 🌟

Baasohli utsav, a kabaddi competition — As a part of baasohli utsav, a kabaddi competition was organised at park, ward no. 13, baharla chougan, basohli! Where 6 schools, showcased thrilling performances in the competition.

Schools also participated, making it a vibrant celebration of sanskrit language, culture, and creativity. — Schools also participated, making it a vibrant celebration of sanskrit language, culture, and creativity in basohli utsav

Nukkat natak presented by j&k academy of art, culture & languages, highlighting the theme: implementation of government schemes. Don’t miss this creative showcase of awareness through art at basohli utsav — Nukkat natak presented by j&k academy of art, culture & languages in basohli utsav

Lg shri manoj sinha at the inauguration of basohli utsav.

Events in Basohli Utsav are specially designed to connect the youth with their roots, ensuring that Basohli’s heritage lives on for generations to come.