In Pictures: CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Kankaria Carnival 2025 in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the annual Kankaria Carnival 2025 at the Kankaria Lakefront in Ahmedabad on Thursday (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The inauguration marked the beginning of the city’s annual cultural festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the Kankaria Lakefront each year (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

A colourful carnival parade themed ‘Local to Global’ was organised as part of the opening celebrations (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The parade highlighted Gujarat’s cultural heritage while showcasing the state’s growing global presence (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

A large-scale drone show was presented on the opening day, drawing spectators to the lakefront area (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The drone display featured visual formations linked to the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics, celebrating sports and international achievements (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The drone show also depicted themes such as the Clean City initiative and paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

A light and sound show accompanied by patriotic music was staged as part of the inaugural evening programme (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The performances and visual displays drew large crowds on the first day of the carnival (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

The opening day events set the tone for the annual Kankaria Carnival, which continues with cultural programmes and attractions over the following days (Source: Photo by Bhupendra Rana)