The saree, which has a golden border, was gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi from Bihar Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made her 8th consecutive Budget presentation in style, wearing a stunning cream-coloured saree featuring intricate Madhubani paintings. The saree, which has a golden border, was gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi from Bihar. This gesture was not only a personal gift but also a celebration of Bihar's rich cultural heritage.
The story behind the saree dates back to two months ago when Nirmala Sitharaman attended a credit outreach programme in Madhubani, Bihar. During her visit, Dulari Devi, a renowned artist known for her Madhubani paintings, presented her with the saree. According to reports, Dulari Devi had requested Sitharaman to wear the saree during the Budget presentation, and the minister honoured this request by donning it with a half-shoulder red blouse on the big day.
It is learnt that it took Dulari Devi over a month to complete Madhubani painting on the saree. The artwork, meticulously hand-painted on Bengaluru silk, features elements quintessential to Madhubani art—fish, water, lotus, betel leaves, and fox nuts—symbols deeply rooted in the region's culture. Dulari Devi also explained that she worked on the saree during her free time after office hours.
The saree is more than just a fashion choice; it has become a symbol of Bihar’s pride and a nod to the state's famed Mithila art. The timing of.
