Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture (I/C), performed Bhoomi Pujan before starting the construction of the 3rd phase of National Museum Building at New Delhi yesterday. The Minister also inaugurated an exhibition titled “Rāma Abhirāma: The Beauty of Rāma in Indian Art and Tradition” on the occasion.
Sharma emphasised on the need to pass on the rich heritage to the future generation and said that this exhibition will be helpful in knowing the Beauty of Rāma in Indian Art and Tradition. He also said that the mesmerizing persona of Rāma has always been a source of inspiration for writers, painters and performing artists to create the various art works in different material and mediums.
He further said that many of these exhibits are from reserve collection, which has been mounted for the first time on public viewing. Artisans have beautifully expressed themselves through the various mediums.
