CS declares open 7-Day exhibition at Kala Kendra Jammu
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today declared open the 7-Day exhibition titled ‘Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages’ organised by Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) here.
At the very outset, Dulloo extended his felicitations to Indian Council for Historical Research – Union Ministry of Education and co-sponsors for coming up with the idea of holding this remarkable exhibition representing history, culture, art and architectures of the diverse regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh here in Jammu City.
He maintained that the region has served as a centre of attraction for scholars, historians, travellers and religious figures for centuries together for its substantial contribution to philosophy, culture and religious practices as well as its enrichment of tradition, art and architectures besides producing renowned.
He observed that this region has produced many philosophers, religious scholars, writers and poets like Abhinavagupta, Vasugupta Abhinavagupta, Kshemendra, Kalhana, Lalleshwari, Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali, Mahjoor, Habba Khatun, Mahmud Gami, Arnimal, Zinda Kaul, Rasul Mir, Almast , Deno Bhai Panth who have significantly shaped the intellectual level and cultural ethos of this region which is surviving against all odds.
He made out that this exhibition is presenting glimpses of our proud and rich inheritance, illustrious of our 5000 years history, heritage and traditions endemic to this part of the world.
On this occasion he reiterated that the administration is very keen to revive, restore, preserve and maintain ancient sites and protect its cultural heritage that connect us with our glorious past.
He remarked that the government in its ongoing efforts to promote and preserve the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage, is actively integrating several centuries-old sites with the tourism map.
Dulloo implored upon the ICHR to explore the feasibility of entering into a collaborative joint venture with the government for more events with an objective to document, preserve, and promote J&K’s proud
