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State / Organisation
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Theme of Tableau
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Highlights
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1.
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Karnataka
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Colour Galore – Channapatna
Toys
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Channapatna,
in the outskirts of Bengaluru, is synonymous with colourful wooden toys and
dolls as well as lacquerware. The traditional craft of making toys, for which
Channapatna has become world-famous, comes alive in Karnataka’s tableau
displaying the rich and attractive array of toys.
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2.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Sankranti Sambaraalu
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Makara
Sankranti festival of Andhra begins with Bhogi which people celebrate with
bonfires in front of their homes. Farmers offer new clothes, gifts and a
share of harvest to their workers, traditional artists.
Streets
are decorated with colourful ‘Rangolis’ using rice flour and in the middle
‘Gobbemmas’ (cow dung balls) with flowers are placed and the young girls sing
and dance around it.
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3.
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Goa
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Industry of Fishing
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Coastal
Goa traditionally flourished on fish economy, the cultural character being
fisherman (Ramponkar) who catches the variety of fishes and fisherwomen
(Nustekann) takes the catch to the market for sale. Be it Crab (Kurli),
Kingfish (Viswan), Red snapper (Tamso), Mackrel (Bangdo), Prawns (Sungta)…
the list is long. The fish catching methods are varied, right from fish-net
(Rampon), big and small fishing boats to angling. Fishing is also a popular
recreational activity for young and enthusiast in Goa.
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4.
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhagoria: The Festival of Love
and Matchmaking
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Held
a week before Holi in the pleasant spring season in areas predominantly
inhabited by Bhil tribe the Bhagoria Haat or Bhagoria Festival affords the
young boys and girls an opportunity to choose their life mates. At the
festival disputes are also resolved by Panchayat through conciliation,
get-togethers are held and festival purchasing is also made. However, of late
Bhagoria has become synonymous with match-making. The members of Bhil and
Bhilala tribes participate in the festival with great enthusiasm. Held in
tribal areas of Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh the Bhagoria festival has
now become globally famous.
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5.
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Uttarkhand
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Visit to Kedarnath
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The
Kedarnath temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath
has special significance because of mythological importance of Chardham in
Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. It is said that Lord Shiva lived here in the era of
Pandavas. As the pandavas reached here after Mahabharat War, they were
supposed to have felt regret in front of Lord Shiva, but Lord Shiva
disappeared from the sight and converted himself into a huge stone. Then
pandavas constructed a temple on this stone, in the 8th century
Adi Shankaracharya reconstructed this temple. The head of the Lord Shiva
which is worshiped in the Kedarnath Temple is in the form of a triangular
stone which is 6 feet in length and 3 feet in height, is placed on a high
platform. Height of the temple is about 66 feet.
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6.
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Assam
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Incredible Majuli
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Majuli
is the world’s largest inhabited reverine island and the seat of vaishnavite
culture, promulgated by Vaishnava saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his chief
disciple Sri Sri Madhavdeva. It is embraced within the two arms of the mighty
Brahmaputra and flaunts unparalleled scenic beauty.
Majuli
is also enriched by the vibrant and the multicoloured culture of its ethnic
inhabitant’s belonging to Mising, Deori, Sonowal kachari communities.
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7.
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Jharkhand
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Maluti Temples
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Maluti,
located in the interiors of the jungles and hilly tracts of Santhal Pargana
of Jharkhand 55 kms from Dumka District headquarters, is famous for
architecturally splendid terracotta temples representing fusion of various
cults and beliefs.
The
village is noted for a large number of temples, originally 108 of which 72
are standing. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it displays a synthesis of
three great currents of Indian religious traditions - Shakti, Shaiva and
Buddhist ways of realising the Absolute all three being syncretised in the
presiding goddess Devi Mauliksha in the 17 century AD.
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8.
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Sikkim
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Large Cardamom Cultivation
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Large
Cardamom (Amonum subulatum Roxb) a member of the crop cultivated in the
sub-Himalayan state of Sikkim is one of the main cash crops cultivated in
Sikkim and Sikkim is the largest producer constituting a lion share of Indian
and world market. It is purely an organic crop cultivated in Sikkim.
The
large Cardamom plant is a perennial herb with subterranean rhizomes with
leafy shoots. Generally, 30 to 40 flowers are observed in a spike.
Large-Cardamom is cultivated in an area of about 23,082 hectares in Sikkim
with yielding area of 17,406 hectares.
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9.
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Telangana
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Bonaalu
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Here
comes the ‘Bonaalu’ Tableau, the newly born state of Telangana with
Mahankali, the divine mother goddess of the region. The 29th state
of India formed on 2nd June, 2014. This region is instantly
recognized with its world famous Capital city of Hyderabad, a cosmopolitan
city with right mixture of modernity and age old customs and traditions. If
you start strolling in the streets of Hyderabad at any given time, the next
moment you would be drenched in the glory of 400 years of its momentous
changes.
Bonaalu
is the illustrious festival of the state, particularly at Hyderabad celebrate
to worship Mahankali Goddess in the month of Ashada, which normally falls in
July / August.
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10.
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Uttar Pradesh
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Wajid Ali Shah
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Wajid
Ali Shah was the tenth and last Nawab of Awadh province that is Uttar Pradesh
of present time. In 1847, Wajid Ali Shah was crowned as Nawab of Awadh and he
ruled over Awadh for nine years. He was also a poet, playwright and dancer of
extraordinary caliber. He is also renowned for patronizing fine arts. Being a
God-gifted musician, he allowed the music, dance, theatre and poetry flourish
in his court. He was trained in vocal music by several renowned Ustads of the
time. It is believed that it was Wajid Ali Shah who composed Raags like
‘Jogi’ and ‘Shah Pasand’.
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11.
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Folk Dances
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Jammu
and Kashmir State is famous not only for its scenic beauty but also for its
traditional dances. These traditional dances reflect rich musical heritage
and cultural legacy of the State reflecting the variegated regional culture
besides these traditional folk dances of the state bears relic to the rich
cultural ancestry. People not only continue to cherish these age old
traditions, but celebrate their festivities with a number of folk dances. The
folk dances and music of the State form an important part of the culture. The
folk dances which are different in forms and nature in Ladakh, Kashmir and
Jammu regions though, yet give a spectrum of oneness the proverbial ‘Unity in
Diversity’.
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12.
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Haryana
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Sultanpur Bird Santuary
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Sultanpur
National Park is a bird paradise for bird watchers. Park is famous for its
migratory as well as resident birds. Migratory species reach here after
covering incredible distance, since their home land in Europe, Siberia and
Central Asia becomes inhabitable due to cold temperature, snow covered ground
and frozen lakes. Migratory birds start arriving in the park in September.
Birds use park as a resting place till the following March-April. During
summer and monsoon months park is inhabited by many local bird species. A
total of around 250 bird species have been reported in the ark.
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13.
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Chhattisgarh
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Unique Dusshera Festival of
Bastar
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The
tableau of Chhattisgarh depicts the unique Dusehra festival of Bastar. This
festival is quite distinct owing to its unconventional rituals. It is
associated with the ‘rath yatra’ of Goddess, Danteshwari Devi of Bastar
instead of the triumphant return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya or Ravana.
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14.
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Igu Dance (Priest Dance)
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Igu
dance, meaning ‘dance of the Priest’, of the Idu Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal
Pradesh is a unique ritual dance.
Igu
dance is performed on various occasions such as Reh festival different ritual
acts etc with an aim of appeasing various spirits for family and social
well-being and prosperity.
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15.
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Maharashtra
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The Wari to Pandharpur
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The
“Wari to Pandharpur” (the pilgrimage to Pandharpur) wherein lakhs of devotees
walk for around 200 kms from Aalandi to Pandharpur is a social and cultural
event in Maharashtra with hundreds years of illustrious tradition.
While
Aalandi was the core sphere for the spiritual activities of Saint Dyaneshvar,
Pandharpur is the holy site where stands the shrine of God Vithoba revered by
millions of devotees from the state of Maharashtra, Karnatak and Andhra
Pradesh devotees not only from Aalandi but from different areas of the State
walk joyously with devotion along with talanquins of different saints chant
religious songs (Abhang).
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16.
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Gujarat
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Statue of Unity: Sardar Sarovar
Yojana
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The
Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had built United India by combining 562
native states together. To pay tribute to such an entity, world’s largest
statue having height of 182 meters ‘Statue of Unity’ is being erected in the
front of Sardar Sarovar in the river Narmada. The replica of the same is
shown in the front side of tableau in which the Exhibition Hall, Aquarium and
Conference Hall is being displayed.
In
the center of the tableaux, there is shown farm thrashing floor waving
through water irrigation and four couples in cheerful gesture representing
four states Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh which are
benefitted by Sardar Sarovar Water Irrigation.
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17.
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Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion
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Make in India
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The
Make in India tableau depicts a mechanized Lion, set against the backdrop of
a smart city. The message is clear: India has the strength of purpose,
resources, partnerships and the momentum required to transform into a global
manufacturing hub. The front part of the tableau is showcasing the lion logo
depicting the various sectors identified for investment.
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18.
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CPWD
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Maa Ganga
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The
year CPWD Floral Tableaux is depicting “Gaumukh” a beautiful landscape of
North India. “Gaumukh” is where the waters of Ganga Trickle down from the
glaciers. The sages called it “Gaumukh”.
“Gaumukh”
for the panoramic view and lovely clean air. The holy glacier has much to
offer than just its religious significance “Gaumukh”. The source of Gangas is
one of the most spectacular sights in the Himalayan region. The Gangotri
Glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River.
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19.
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Ministry of Ayush
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Ayush for Holistic Health
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AYUSH
is an acronym for the Indian Systems of medicine and homeopathy and includes
Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
The
tableau depicts Yoga system in front with the Yogaacharyas performing various
Yogasanas. Global recognition has been accorded to Yoga with United Nations
declaring 21st June as the International Day of Yoga. Next to
Yoga, you can see a Siddha doctor performing Verma and Thokkanm procedures.
After that, ‘hakim’ could be seen examining a patient that depicts the Unani
system of medicine. At the end of the tableau on the top, you can see the
Ayurveda system displayed in the form of Panchakarma therapy.
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20.
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Department of Atomic Energy
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Atoms in the Service of the
Nation
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Celebrating
its diamond jubilee year, the Department of Atomic Energy seeks to portray in
its tableau, its expertise in harnessing the tremendous potential of the atom
for societal benefits in the service of the nation.
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21.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Model of Gram Panchayat
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Panchayat
Raj system is a three-tier system in the state which elected bodies at the Village
(Gram), Block (Taluk) and District (Zila) levels. It ensures greater
participation of people in decision marking, to provide all the civic
amenities and more effective implementation of rural development programmes.
There will be a Gram Panchayat for a village or group of villages, a Taluk
level and the Zila Panchayat at the district level.
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22.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
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Walk for Justice
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Lok
Adalat is an informal forum where the disputes or cases pending in the court
of law or at pre-litigation stage are finally settled or compromised amicably
without further appeals. Thus, it is quick and cost free method of dispute
resolution.
The
Legal Services Authorities provide legal services as far as is possible
within the community, through Legal Services Clinics and Village Legal
Care and Support Centres. The aim is to provide easy access to justice to
the rural population.
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23.
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Ministry of Women and Child
Development
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
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The
theme of the Tableaux dedicated to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is “Bhavishya
Hamara Hai”. It depicts that the future belongs to our daughters who can
achieve anything. It shows women are multi taskers and that we, as a nation,
encourage the talent of our daughters and nurture their dreams and
aspirations.
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24.
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Department of Financial
Services
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Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
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The
present tableau highlights the uniqueness of “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY)” and its radical impact on weaker sections and low income groups in a
creative and comprehensible manner. Various financial services like basic
savings bank account, remittances facility, insurance etc. are making their
way in a speedy and transparent way through the use of technology; which is
well depicted in the tableau. The entire tableau gives a clear picture of
PMJDY with the help of larger than life structures, 3D pictures, bold texts,
music and Mime show.
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25.
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Ministry of Indian Railways
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On the Fast Track to Future
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Indian
Railways is on a fast track to the future with the trains and infrastructure
undergoing transformative changes. High speed trains and passenger terminals
have found an important focus in the move of Indian Railways towards its
modernisation.
In
the tableau, it has been attempted to show case a high speed train, the
design of which is based on existing high speed trains over the world. The
station infrastructure is also proposed to be modernized. Being the most
economical means of transport, Indian Railways cater to the need of common
man. High speed travel will also benefit the common man as it will improve
mobility manifold.
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