The Many Expressions of Karnataka in the 8th Edition of PM Mementos

The Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of 30 mementos from Karnataka in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-auction. The collection features diverse cultural, artistic, and contemporary artifacts from the state, including a memento of Goddess Saradamba representing Sringeri, artefacts associated with Sant Sevalal and the Banjara community, Kinnal art, Bidriware, a photo print of the Kambala Festival, Mysore Peta, a signed badminton racket of Paralympic medallist Suhas Yathiraj, and a replica model of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. The auction, extended until October 31, 2026, directs its proceeds to the Namami Gange Project.