Paper Details

Name: Aaditya Bijalwan, Himadri Shekhar Dey & Sachin Datt
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, Issue No: 1 (January-June)
Page Number: 120-130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20426012

ABSTRACT
Uttarakhand is famous for its vibrant, rich cultural traditions and is also known for its vibrant fairs and festivals such as Pandav Nritya, Bagwal, Raman, and Ghughutiya. These festivals are not just festivals they are manifestations of mythology, ecological consciousness, and community identity. But due to today's modern life, urban migration, and globalisation, these traditions are slowly diminishing. Keeping this challenge in mind, an art exhibition was organised in which traditional culture was combined with modern visual art. Through paintings and site-specific installations, local festivals were showcased in a creative way and people were given an opportunity to connect with the heritage of Uttarakhand. This study shows how traditional and modern art can help keep a culture alive. Its central idea is that heritage is something that does not stop but changes with time. This research, done with local communities, artists and cultural experts, shows that art – especially installation art – can create both an emotional experience and a record. Interactive and multimedia techniques show how art can preserve cultural stories, create new meanings and pass them on to new generations. These creative methods increase pride, education, and social understanding within communities. This research shows that art is a powerful tool that helps preserve, change, and think in new ways about traditional culture in a fast-changing world – so that this culture remains relevant in the future.