Dehradun: The statue of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has been adorned with a dress made of mulberry silk and embellished with Uttarakhand’s traditional Aipan art.
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami calls it ‘blessed’ moment for the state and he himself had visited Ayodhya to deliver the ‘shubh vastram’ to the temple authorities.
Blessed moment for Uttarakhand
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described it as a “blessed moment” for the people of Uttarakhand. The divine idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya was adorned with a ‘shubhvastram’ featuring Uttarakhand’s famous Aipan art, symbolizing the deep faith of the people in Lord Ram. This special garment was crafted by skilled artisans from Uttarakhand. Dhami, who personally delivered the ‘shubhvastram’ to the temple authorities, expressed his pride in a post on X, highlighting how this event marks a significant moment for the state’s cultural heritage.
उत्तराखण्ड की समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक धरोहर और पारंपरिक कलाओं को न केवल एक नई पहचान मिल रही है,बल्कि भविष्य की पीढ़ियाँ भी इससे प्रेरित होकर जुड़ रही हैं। सोमवार का दिन उत्तराखण्डवासियों के लिए गौरव का दिन था,जब अयोध्या में विराजमान भगवान श्रीरामलला का दिव्य विग्रह देवभूमि की… pic.twitter.com/9DZHqpBGbp
— CM Office Uttarakhand (@ukcmo) September 24, 2024
Rich cultural heritage and traditional arts of Uttarakhand is getting a new identity
An official release on Tuesday emphasized that this event not only brings a new identity to Uttarakhand’s rich cultural heritage and traditional arts but also inspires future generations to embrace and celebrate it. Aipan, a folk art native to the Kumaon region, is gaining national recognition through this event. CM Dhami said in a post on X that he himself had gone to Ayodhya to deliver the ‘shubh vastram’ to the temple authorities.
Increased the cultural prestige of the state
It also adds a glorious chapter to the cultural prosperity of the state on the national stage, an official release here said on Tuesday. The rich cultural heritage and traditional arts of Uttarakhand are not only getting a new identity, but future generations are also getting inspired and embracing it, the release said. Aipan is a folk art of designing, native to the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
CM Dhami inspiring people to connect with their cultural roots
Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dhami, many concrete steps are also being taken towards the promotion of folk art, music, dance and crafts of the state. Chief Minister Dhami is not only encouraging the local handicrafts and artisans of the state, but also encouraging the youth of the state. They are also inspiring people to connect with their cultural roots and preserve it.
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