The CII Banaras Culture Biennale is a first-of-its-kind initiative that
celebrates India's timeless civilisational heritage and contemporary creativity
on a global stage.
Rooted in the living heritage of Banaras, it creates meaningful connections between cultures, ideas and communities.
The ghats at dawn. The sound of a sitar
drifting through a narrow lane. A weaver
threading silk into gold. The evening aarti
near the Ganga river. These make up the
daily pulse of Banaras
The Banaras Culture Biennale is where
India's artistic legacy meets contemporary
expression, across art, crafts, textiles,
music, literature, and performance
Patrons and sponsors are invited to shape
exhibitions, host exclusive previews,
and play an active role in preserving
and advancing India's cultural heritage.
Visitors can immerse themselves in
exhibitions and live performances, engage
with master artisans and contemporary
creators, and attend thought-provoking
talks.
The Healthy Weaver, Living Heritage Mission:
A public health and livelihood initiative for Varanasi's artisan community, because sustaining craft means sustaining the people who practice it.
CII Skills Interventions:
It connects young people and artisans to education, employment, and design capability through structured programmes.
