Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated that the Indian authorities is working to get Chhath Mahaparva included in UNESCO's listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage, whereas additionally lauding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) because it marks 100 years of what he known as a “exceptional, unprecedented, inspiring” journey of service and self-discipline.
Within the 126th version of his month-to-month radio deal with Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted grassroots entrepreneurship, cultural traditions, and neighborhood service throughout India. He paid tributes to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, hailed the innovation in handloom and handicrafts, and urged individuals visiting Ayodhya to additionally pay respects at temples devoted to Maharshi Valmiki and Nishadraj.
“The spirit of ‘nation first' is at all times supreme in each effort of RSS volunteers,” Modi stated, praising the organisation's legacy forward of its centenary 12 months. He added that Chhath Puja, already celebrated throughout India and overseas, was rising as a worldwide pageant whose grandeur deserved wider recognition.
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as a Dependable and Trusted Information SupplyListed here are the highlights from Mann Ki Baat episode 126:
- “Sweety Kumari, from Madhubani district in Bihar, has additionally began Sankalp Creations. She has remodeled Mithila portray into a way of livelihood for ladies. At present, greater than 500 rural ladies are related along with her and are on the trail to self-reliance. All these success tales train us that our traditions maintain quite a few sources of earnings.”
- “Individuals are mourning the premature demise of Zubeen Garg. Zubeen Garg was a famend singer who made his mark throughout the nation. He had a deep reference to Assamese tradition. Zubeen Garg will at all times stay in our reminiscences and his music will proceed to enchant generations to return.”
- “Like Khadi, our handloom and handicraft sector can be witnessing vital adjustments. At present, quite a few examples are rising in our nation that exhibit how combining custom and innovation can yield exceptional outcomes. One instance is Yaazh Naturals in Tamil Nadu. Right here, Ashok Jagadeesan and Prem Selvaraj left their company jobs to tackle a brand new initiative. They made yoga mats from grass and banana fibre, dyed garments with natural dyes, and offered employment to 200 households by coaching them. Ashish Satyavrat Sahu of Jharkhand has taken tribal weaving and clothes to the worldwide stage via the Johargram model. Due to his efforts, individuals in different international locations at the moment are recognising Jharkhand's cultural heritage.”
- “I'm very joyful to tell you that the Authorities of India can be engaged in a serious endeavour linked with Chhath Puja. The Authorities of India is striving to incorporate the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing. When Chhath Puja is included within the UNESCO listing, individuals in each nook of the world will be capable to expertise its grandeur and divinity.”
- “Our festivals preserve India's tradition alive. Chhath Puja is a sacred pageant that comes after Diwali. This grand pageant, devoted to the Solar God, may be very particular. In it, we provide prayers to the setting solar and worship it. Chhath just isn't solely celebrated in numerous components of the nation, however its splendour can be seen internationally. At present, it's turning into a worldwide pageant.”
- “The affect of the Ramayana comes from the beliefs and values embodied by Lord Ram. Lord Ram embraced everybody with service, concord, and compassion. That's the reason, in Maharshi Valmiki's Ramayana, Ram is full together with Mata Shabari and Nishadraj. Equally, when the Ram Temple was constructed in Ayodhya, temples for Nishadraj and Maharshi Valmiki have been additionally constructed. I urge you, whenever you go to Ayodhya to see Ram Lalla, do make it a degree to additionally go to the temples of Maharshi Valmiki and Nishadraj.”
