Photo Exhibition on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Unveiled
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev inaugurated photo exhibition
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated a three-day photo exhibition on 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, Hyderabad, as part of its Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme (ICOP). The event took place at the Salar Jung Museum here today.
Addressing the gathering, Jishnu Dev Varma highlighted that the idea of cultural confluence, which pairs one Sate with another, was first envisioned by the Prime Minister in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Patel played a crucial role in uniting all the princely Sates and fostering national unity in India. He described this pairing of Sates as a brilliant idea, noting that the exhibition allowed attendees to discover many aspects of Indian culture that were previously unknown to them.
The Governor said India celebrates the concept of Dharma, which encompasses right thinking, right deeds, and right actions. He emphasised that every culture reflects this principle of Dharma. He also noted that modern festivals often embody this unity, although pairing every state may be challenging. For example, the Bathukamma festival, celebrated in Telangana, may similarly resonate in Haryana, reflecting shared thought processes even if the expressions differ.
Ashish Goyal, IIS, Additional Director General of the National Museum in New Delhi and Director of the Salar Jung Museum, said, today's exhibition aims to bring the culture of Haryana closer to the people of Telangana. The Salar Jung Museum attracts the highest number of visitors among all museums in the country. Shruti Patil, Additional Director General of PIB and CBC, accompanied the Governor through the exhibition.
The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is hosting the three-day photo exhibition on 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' featuring the paired states of Telangana and Haryana at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad. The exhibition includes approximately 50 panels that compare the art forms, cuisine, festivals, monuments, and tourism spots of both States.
The event will also feature talks by experts in art, poetry, and theatre. Notable speakers such as Padma Shri Mohammad Ali Baig and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Goreti Venkanna will address students during a session on December 17, 2024. The exhibition is open to the public from December 16 to 18, at the Salar Jung Museum.