All festivals in MP to be celebrated with government involvement: CM
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said festivals should be celebrated collectively by the government and society, helping the younger generation learn about India’s cultural heritage.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the state government will celebrate major festivals on a grand scale to help the younger generation learn about the lives and teachings of deities, as he participated in Janmashtami celebrations at his residence.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said merely declaring holidays is not enough and called for major festivals to be celebrated on a grand scale. (PTI)
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“Merely declaring a holiday for the festival is not enough. The new generation needs to learn about the life, struggles, and teachings of lords. With this objective, the government has decided to celebrate major festivals on a grand scale. The festivals must be celebrated collectively by society and government alike. With celebration, research into the lives of deities offering knowledge and inspiration for progress is also necessary,” he said.
Cultural events under the banner of Shri Krishna Parv are being organized at 111 locations across 55 districts by the culture department. More than 1,500 local artists are presenting performances based on Krishna’s divine plays (Leelas), devotion, the Guru-Shishya tradition, and folk culture. Special decorations have also been arranged at over 3,000 Lord Krishna temples.
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