Ahmedabad, June 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that the Centre’s decision to accord ‘Classical Language’ status to Pali and Prakrit has played a significant role in preserving the invaluable literary heritage of Jainism, as he highlighted the contribution during the inauguration of the newly built Shri Nitya Shanti Bhavan at Shela in Ahmedabad. Addressing the gathering, Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had undertaken a “monumental task” of safeguarding p…
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Patna, May 17 (IANS) The sacred town of Rajgir has once again transformed into a vibrant centre of devotion as the world-renowned Malmas (Purushottam) Fair commenced with grand rituals and spiritual enthusiasm on Sunday. The fair was formally inaugurated by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who hoisted the ceremonial flag and performed rituals in accordance with Vedic traditions at the revered Brahmakund complex.The atmosphere resonated with Vedic chants, conch shell sounds, and chants of “…
Gandhinagar, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier governments had neglected India’s manuscript heritage due to a “colonial mindset”, as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said it should have been the nation’s responsibility after Independence to identify and preserve ancient manuscripts, but this had not been done.“Due to a colonial mindset, no attent…