Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Chitrotsav 2026 Exhibition Showcases 150 Photographs, Rare Cameras In Bhopal
Chitrotsav 2026 was a photography exhibition in Bhopal.
Forty photographers brought about 150 photographs from 10 cities.
People could also see 18 rare cameras from the 20th century.
A live demonstration showed how photographs were traditionally printed in a darkroom.
Visitors voted for their favorite photograph.
Mayank Kushwaha won the People's Choice Award.
Four other photographers received a memorial award for different photography subjects.
The event also included a felicitation ceremony to honor the photographers.
Forty photographers from 10 Indian cities displayed around 150 works at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal.
The exhibition featured 18 rare vintage cameras from the 20th century.
Visitors watched a live demonstration of traditional darkroom printing techniques.
Mayank Kushwaha won the People's Choice Award, titled Chitrotsav Photographer of the Year 2026.
Four photographers received the Prof SK Maval Memorial Award for travel, waterfalls, big cats, and culture and traditions.
- Who
- Forty photographers participated, with Mayank Kushwaha receiving the People's Choice Award and four others receiving the Prof SK Maval Memorial Award.
- What
- Chitrotsav 2026 showcased around 150 photographs, 18 rare vintage cameras, and a live darkroom-printing demonstration.
- When
- The event was held in 2026; the articles do not specify exact dates.
- Where
- Lalit Kala Gallery at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The exhibition presented photographers' work and allowed visitors to experience vintage cameras and traditional photographic printing.
- Event
- Chitrotsav 2026
- Venue
- Lalit Kala Gallery, Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal
- Participating photographers
- 40
- Cities represented
- 10 cities across India
- Photographs displayed
- Around 150
- Vintage camera display
- 18 rare cameras from the 20th century
- People's Choice Award
- Mayank Kushwaha