President to inaugurate Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra today

 

 

 

PRESIDENT of India Droupadi Murmu arrived in Nagpur on Tuesday evening by a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight for a three-day stay. This is the President’s first visit to the city after assuming the country’s highest office. She will inaugurate Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s majestic Sanskritik Kendra in Koradi on Wednesday evening. The inauguration ceremony will mark the beginning of a unique exhibition complex aimed at promoting love for Indian culture and evoking spiritual and patriotic sentiments among the younger generations. President Murmu was welcomed by Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Banwarilal Purohit, Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.

 

The President proceeded to Raj Bhavan in Seminary hills from the airport amid tight security. A contingent of approximately 750 officers and policemen has been deployed around the Raj Bhavan for the security of the President. On Wednesday morning, President Murmu will proceed to Gadchiroli where she will grace the 10th convocation of Gondwana University and lay the foundation stone for the proposed administrative building at Adapalli campus. The President will return to Nagpur after the programme. In the afternoon, President Murmu will participate in the Darshan and Aarti of Shri Mahalakshmi Devi at the Koradi Mandir. She will inaugurate the Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra at 4.50 pm.

 

The majestic structure of the Sanskritik Kendra boasts two floors, each spanning an impressive 14,760 square feet. The first floor, known as the ‘Ramayana Darshanam Hall,’ mesmerises visitors with 120 spectacular paintings depicting significant episodes from the Tulsi Ramayana and Valmiki Ramayana. The panels beautifully showcase the life of Lord Rama from his birth to his coronation and also highlight its influence in India and abroad. The intricate paintings, prepared on specially treated canvas with a two-coat painting medium for enhanced durability, are accompanied by artistically decorated ceilings, arches, Yalli Pillars, backlit panels and Shubha Drishti Ga napati. This visual extravaganza effectively captures the essence of the Ramayana and its diverse regional expressions in various languages and artistic mediums.

 

On the second floor, the ‘Bharat Mata Sadanam’ aims to instill a deep sense of patriotism among visitors. The hall features a bronze statue of Bharat Mata, accompanied by 115 paintings showcasing Indian Freedom Fighters from 1857 to 1947, along with 21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees. The hall vividly portrays the extraordinary courage, determination, and sacrifice displayed by these freedom fighters in their relentless pursuit of independence. Fourteen additional paintings depict key events from India’s freedom struggle, with detailed descriptions provided in English, Hindi, and Marathi languages, complemented by mesmerising light effects. It is important to note that this event is by invitation only. On July 6, the President will interact with members of the tribal community at Raj Bhavan. Following that, the President will depart for Mumbai.