Overview
- The Delhi government and the Draupadi Dream Trust hosted a cultural evening at Purana Qila featuring the anthem’s release and a Kathak dance-drama on Krishna and Draupadi.
- Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra described Kartik Purnima as Delhi’s “true foundation day,” linking the city’s origins to the Mahabharata-era Indraprasth.
- The event drew figures such as voice artist Harish Bhimani, ASI Director General YS Rawat, archaeologist KK Muhammed, and Draupadi Dream Trust chairperson Neera Misra.
- Mishra cited first-time state-level observances of Hindu New Year, Navratri, and Dev Deepawali, and he highlighted clean-water arrangements during Chhath Puja as part of a tourism-focused push.
- Organisers framed the launch as part of sustained heritage revival, while separate appeals by VHP leaders and a Delhi MP to rename the capital as Indraprastha were reported with no official decision.