Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a cream saree that was adorned with Madhubani motifs. She paired the saree with a contrasting red blouse.

Madhubani artist and Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi, dedicated to preserving Mithila art, presented a hand-painted saree to Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s saree for the 2025 Budget Day paid tribute to Madhubani art, featuring ...

To present Budget 2025, the finance minister chose a white saree with intricate golden work. She paired it with a shawl and a ...

And folk art also comes in ... Here we mention 6 Indian painting styles that are world-famous. One of the most famous painting styles in India is of the Madhubani painting. Originated in the ...

Padma Shri Dulari Devi, a renowned Madhubani artist from Bihar, gifted Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a Madhubani ...

On the day she is slated to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to wear an ...

Notably, the saree was a gift from Dulari Devi, a 2021 Padma Shri recipient recognized for her contributions to art, with whom Sitharaman shared an inspiring meeting during a credit outreach event at ...

In 2025, the finance minister chose a white saree adorned with a colourful Madhubani motif and an intricate golden border.

Entertainment Over the years, Dulari Devi has created more than 10,000 paintings, which have been showcased in over 50 exhibitions. She has also presented her artwork to PM Narendra Modi.

In a symbolic message, Finance Minister Sitharaman presented the budget wearing a Madhubani saree—Bihar's cultural heritage.