Maharishi Valmiki is the pillars of Indian culture: PM Modi in ‘Maan Ki Baat’

Maharishi Valmiki is the pillars of Indian culture: PM Modi in 'Maan Ki Baat'

New Delhi, September 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the immense contribution of Maharishi Valmiki to the unreliable epic of Ramayana, in his ‘Mann Ki Butt’ episode. He mentioned 7 October, which is celebrated in India as Maharishi Valmiki Jayati, and said, “We all know that Maharishi Valmiki is a pillar of … Read more

India tried to include ‘Chhath Pooja’ for the UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in ‘Mann Ki Butt’

India tried to include 'Chhath Pooja' for the UNESCO heritage status, PM Modi highlights in 'Mann Ki Butt'

New Delhi, September 28 (IANS) in its latest 126th episode of ‘Mana Ki Butt’ on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is actively working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, which aims to “recognize the deep cultural and spiritual importance of the festival. The Prime Minister insisted that Chhath … Read more

India proposed ‘Chhath Puja’ for the status of UNESCO heritage, PM Modi highlights in ‘Maan Ki Baat’

India proposed 'Chhath Puja' for the status of UNESCO heritage, PM Modi highlights in 'Maan Ki Baat'

New Delhi, September 28 (IANS) in its latest 126th episode of ‘Mana Ki Butt’ on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is actively working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, which aims to “recognize the deep cultural and spiritual importance of the festival. The Prime Minister insisted that Chhath … Read more