PrashantNews
When Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Ayodhya on Monday, he brought a special gift for Lord Ram lalla — a Shubhvastram decorated with aipan art of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.
And soon, the lord Ram Lalla was dressed in the new aipan clothes, the colours of which are usually made with red clay with a white paste made from rice flour.
“The rich cultural heritage and traditional arts of Uttarakhand are not only getting a new identity, but future generations are also getting inspired and joining it. Monday was a day of pride for the people of Uttarakhand, when the divine idol of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya was adorned in Shubhvastram decorated with the Aipan,” an official statement said.
The statement said under the leadership of Dhami, many steps are being taken towards the promotion of folk art, music, dance and crafts of the state.
Chief Minister Dhami firmly believes that the overall development of the state is possible only when its cultural roots are strong. Therefore, under his leadership, youth are being connected to culture through digital means and social media. With the help of cultural institutions and art organizations, youth are being trained in traditional arts, so that they can feel proud of their culture.