KGAF Turns Silver: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Celebrates 25th Edition With Rahul Deshpande

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

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Concert By Rahul Deshpande

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Raise Funds

[{"selector":"#anim-a23c480f-88cf-4307-a71a-5d9f60f70103 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This exclusive event aims to raise funds for restoration projects, preserving the cultural heritage of the Kala Ghoda Art District. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

Rahul Deshpande

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Celebrate Art

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JSW Group

[{"selector":"#anim-0cf93ad9-6b49-474c-abe7-75387ea4c28b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.767578331743628%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The festival, presented by JSW Group and powered by Life Insurance Corporation of India, will take place from 25 January to 2 February 2025. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

KGAF 2025

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Street Arts Festival

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[{"selector":"#anim-7290b6b7-380b-4436-8b4f-b23d641333c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Will you be heading to Kala Ghoda Arts Festival? Credits: Flickr