Preparations are in full swing for the grand organization of the Rajkiya Gopashtami Mahotsav 2026 in Madhepura district. Under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Abhishek Ranjan, the blueprint for the event has been finalized after a high-level meeting at the Collectorate premises. District Art and Culture Officer Amrapali Kumari stated that the administration is committed to ensuring maximum participation of local artists in the festival and has initiated the process of inviting applications.

The festival will be held from November 18 to 24, 2026, at the historic Gaushala Complex in the city. From November 18 to 20, renowned artists from Vrindavan will present a spectacular Krishna Leela based on Lord Krishna's enchanting childhood pastimes. Following this, from November 22 to 24, the Gaushala Complex will host cultural performances by local, state, and nationally acclaimed invited artists. The administration aims to make this festival a strong platform for artists preserving local art, folk traditions, and culture.

Interested artists can submit their applications from November 3 to November 9, 2026, through both offline and online modes. Offline applications can be submitted at Room No. 1 of the District Art and Culture Office (DRDA Complex) during office hours. For online applications, forms can be downloaded from the district administration's official website, filled, and sent to artculturemdp@ . The administration has clarified that no applications will be accepted after the deadline, and incomplete or erroneous forms will be rejected without prior notice.

After scrutiny of received applications, fair auditions will be conducted for the selection of budding artists to maintain the dignity of the festival and ensure transparency. An eight-member high-level committee, chaired by the Additional Collector, has been formed for the impartial screening and selection of artists. Students from government and non-government schools will also get an opportunity to showcase their talent on stage during the Krishna Leela performance, based on the Gopashtami theme.