CII Banaras Biennale

KASHI/LIGHT: The City as a Sensorium
Encounter Banaras through its artistic history, living traditions & contemporary practice
27 Nov’26 - 31 Dec’26

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At the CII Banaras Biennale, this story moves beyond the finished carpet to the hands, knowledge and processes that continue to carry the craft forward.

Banaras | 27 Nov-31 Dec 2026
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From routes of exchange to traditions rooted in homes, Bhadohi’s carpet-making story is one shaped by movement, adaptation and generations of skill.

Mr. Makarand Mehendale, Director of Operations, @obeeteecarpets traces how a weaving tradition across the region was shaped.

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The story of Bharat Kala Bhavan shows how a museum can help people understand the shared threads running through India’s diverse artistic traditions. Prof. Sreerup Raychaudhuri, Director, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, speaks about the same.

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What does Banaras look like when remembered by an artist?
Rai Krishnadasa's collection became a meeting point for some of the most influential figures of modern India. Jawaharlal Nehru was struck by the care and devotion with which Rai Krishnadasa preserved the inanimate objects.

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Banaras has always opened its living traditions to the world. We are simply building the platform for the world to see.

Come and experience the CII Banaras Biennale 2026

Banaras | 27 Nov-31 Dec 2026.

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A distinguished scholar of Indian art and textiles, Anjan Chakraverty brings to the Banaras Biennale a perspective shaped by research, deep scholarship and a sustained engagement with India’s visual and material traditions.

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Pramod Kumar KG, whose work spans museums, archives, and cultural festivals, has brought engaging narratives about India’s artistic traditions to a wider global audience.

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