150th Anniversary Closing Ceremony : Vande Mataram our identity, strength & vow: LG Sinha
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Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Monday celebrated Rajasthan Foundation Day with a cultural evening that also commemorated Odisha Day ‘Utkala Dibasa’, to be observed on April 1. Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of Rajasthan and Odisha. “Rajasthan, land of enlightened giants, has offered humanity's highest guidance and upliftment for society's weakest. Likewise, Odisha's rich heritage has shaped India's consciousness and philosophy. I believe diversity and ancient values of these two states have inspired people, given them strength and a vision to unite all humanity,” he said. Highlighting the linguistic and cultural diversity of Rajasthan, the LG noted how languages such as Hindi,
Marwari, Hadoti, Mewari, Mewati, and Punjabi have enriched its literary and cultural traditions. “Rajasthan shines as a treasure trove of spirituality, valour, heroism, and folk arts. Since ancient times, the Aravalli hills and Thar Desert have witnessed their cultural wealth, with their brave sons dedicating their prowess to Mother India's honour and glory,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that during the Bhakti era, luminaries from Rajasthan spread fresh ideas and awakened self-confidence. “Born in Pali, Meerabai is revered as the torchbearer of Bhakti. Ancient sages declare her the embodiment of devotion itself—synonymous with surrender and sacrifice,” he added. Speaking on Odisha’s cultural and spiritual legacy, Sinha described the state as a testament to millennia
of India’s cultural and spiritual golden age. “From Emperor Ashoka's era in 261 BCE—when it was known as Kalinga—to the 21st century, this sacred land has invaluably contributed to forging a mighty Bharat,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to towering personalities and luminaries from both states, recalling their significant contributions to nation-building. “Great figures from both states fueled goal-oriented devotion through Bhakti. Their vibrant folk arts, music-embedded culture, life values, and industrial feats have fortified the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ ethos, preserving social principles,” he added. Officials, students, faculty members from various educational institutions, and people from Rajasthan and Odisha residing in the Union Territory attended the event as special invitees.
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