A city known for its passion for art and culture, Vadodara has been a city that has opened up commercial as well as artistic avenues with an equal fervour. It is through the vision of the royal family of Gaekwads that the city has always propagated academic activities, artistic abilities and business acumen since decades, to be reckoned as the cultural capital of Gujarat.

The city has an illustrious history of art and architecture, which is evident in the key landmarks of the city, be it the dome of Maharaja Sayajirao University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Performing Arts, Champaner and the popular Laxmi Vilas Palace. The city was hence conferred with the title of ‘Kala Nagari’, owing to its distinct architecture and awe-inspiring art.

Since decades, Vadodara has been host to varied artists from across the globe. Each performance and rendition has been appreciated with the zest of an ardent fan, following them up with encores. The paintings of Raja Ravi Varma at the Vadodara Museum are testimony to the fact that the city has always encouraged artists and showcased their talents worldwide.

The Faculty of Fine Arts, Music College and Performing Arts are one of the most popular educational destinations for budding artists across the world. The city has interesting motley of cultures, predominantly Gujaratis and Maharashtrians, which makes it unique and close to its roots. Vadodara’s Navratri is an event that defines the city, reflecting the proverbial proclamation of ‘See it to believe it’.

Be it traditional dance, handicrafts, paintings, dramatics, or music, art is deeply ingrained in Vadodara’s core ethos, which aptly makes it the cultural capital of Gujarat.