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RASHTRIYA SANSKRITI MAHOTSAV

2nd April, 2022 Art & Culture

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Context: 12th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being organized by the Ministry of Culture in Hyderabad.

  • It highlighted that Indian civilization always sought the well-being of all in tune with the spirit of 'Sarvejana Sukhino Bhavantu' and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

 

 'Twin purpose' of this Mahotsav:

  • to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters
  • to promote and preserve rich Indian cultural heritage and art forms.

 

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

  • It provides a good opportunity for traditional Performing Artists and Craft persons to come under one roof to showcase their talent.
  • This festival is a celebration of India’s glorious cultural heritage and rich art forms that have evolved over millennia, carefully nourished and preserved by our ancestors.
  • It is evolving into a platform for performance and exhibition of rare and near extinct art and craft forms.
  • It will make people, especially the younger generation aware of the richness of India’s culture and traditions.
  • It enables artisans to earn their livelihood through sales of artifacts and other traditional wares.

 

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1812585