Art & Culture
On going art exhibition at Gaiety
Tagore on canvas- peep into literature in form of painting
People of the city got an opportunity to experience the magic of Guru Rabindranath Tagore’s work in the form of a 5 days long ongoing exhibition that is from March 18 to 22 organized by the Academy of Language, Art and Culture, Himachal Pradesh at the historic Gaiety Theatre, Shimla.
While informing about the exhibition Ashok Hans, secretary, academy said, “To mark the celebration of 150 years of birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore we organized various camps and these showcased paintings and Chamba rumal are the result of those camps only. During the camps we had various categories like phari miniature painting, Chamba rumal and modern art.”
“Other than that we also organized the children competition and have exhibited the chosen work from the same category”, he informed further.
During the exhibition spectators got an opportunity to witness the scenes from various literary work of Guru including poems like Lotus, Paper Boat; stories like Samaaj ka shikaar; Bekhaarin, Raja- Rani; Tote ke siksha and Kabuliwaala; Novel like Wreck.
While commenting on the exhibition Chief Sectary, Himachal Pradesh and the Chief Guest for the occasion said, “The effort on the part of people to pay tribute to Tagore, in the form of painting scenes on canvas or in form of embroidery by the artists is highly commendable.”
For all the art lovers it’s a treat to watch but however for the ones who are regular visitor to the exhibitions held here, might turn out to be bit disappointing, as the showcased work has been repeated and was exhibited in the year gone by, by the academy in an exhibition held at the same venue.
Shimla– This clip of the the Singhtu dance, a captivating and popular folk tradition from Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, was captured at the Seepur Mela held in Mashobra recently.
It is a cherished jewel in the state’s rich and diverse cultural mosaic. This mesmerizing performance, steeped in ancient traditions, enjoys immense popularity, enchanting audiences on both local and international stages. In the Sirmauri dialect, “Singhtu” refers to a lion cub, and in Hindu mythology, the lion is revered as the sacred vehicle of Goddess Durga, lending profound spiritual significance to the dance.
Performed exclusively twice a year during Diwali and Ekadashi, the Singhtu dance is a ritualistic offering at temples and sacred sites, where it has been presented since time immemorial.
Performers don intricately crafted masks depicting animals such as lions, bears, leopards, and mythical forest beings, which are brought out from temples only for these occasions.
These masks, combined with the dancers’ rhythmic movements, vividly evoke Sirmaur’s ancient culture, transporting spectators to a bygone era while celebrating the region’s deep connection to nature.
Himachal Pradesh is a vibrant tapestry of unique traditions, with each district showcasing distinct folk dances, music, and rituals that reflect the state’s multifaceted heritage.
The Singhtu dance, blending spirituality, artistry, and environmental consciousness, stands as a powerful testament to this diversity. Beyond its aesthetic allure, it conveys a timely message of wildlife conservation and environmental preservation, resonating with global concerns.
Art & Culture
Use Offerings Made at Himachal’s Hindu Religious Institutions Only For Hindus, Employ Only Hindus: HP Govt
Shimla-The Additional Chief Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Language, Art & Culture Department has issued a notification barring the use of offerings made at the Hindu religious places or institutions for non-Hindu Communities.
Directions in this regard have been issued to Commissioners (temple) under Section 27 of the Himachal Pradesh Hindu Public Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1984.
“All the receipts or offerings including gold and silver of the Hindu Public Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments shall be used only for the purposes pertaining to the welfare and other activities relating to only Hindus. No receipts or offerings shall be used for the purposes associated with activities relating to Non-Hindus,” the notification said.
Further, now, no non-Hindu person would be given any sort of employment at the Hindu religious institutions/places.
“All the officers and officials including the personnel related to security etc. whether appointed or deputed or taken on outsourcing basis shall be out of the persons professing the Hindu religion only,” the notification said.
No further clarification was provided regarding the intended purpose of this move.
Art & Culture
Kullu Dussehra 2021: All Religious Ceremonies to be Allowed, But No Commercial and Cultural Events
Shimla-The International Kullu Dussehra would be organised from 15th October to 21st October, 2021, the Himachal Pradesh Government informed today after holding a meeting regarding the same.
The HP Government has decided that all deities would be invited for the Dussehra festival. Orgnaization of all religious ceremonies would be allowed traditionally, but the cultural and commercial activities would not be held.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over meeting of State Level Kullu Dussehra Committee. Directions were given to ensure proper security system, uninterrupted electricity supply and adherence of Covid-19 guidelines.
It was also decided in the meeting that Language, Art and Culture Department would provide an additional amount of Rs. 10 lakh to district administration Kullu for organising Kullu Dussehra festival.
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