Haryana Pavilion set to shine at Gita Mahotsav

Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva on Friday announced that the Haryana Pavilion for the 10th International Gita Mahotsav is being set up along the banks of the Brahma Sarovar under the joint auspices of Kurukshetra University, the Haryana Government’s Art and Culture Department and the Kurukshetra Development Board.

Prof Sachdeva said Haryana enjoys a distinct culinary identity that is celebrated across the country and this year the pavilion will offer tourists, from India and abroad, a taste of authentic Haryanvi flavours.

Prof Maha Singh Poonia, Director of the Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology, shared that podcast interviews will be conducted at the pavilion for the first time. Special guests and dignitaries visiting the venue will be interviewed and these sessions will later be shared on Kurukshetra University’s social media platforms. A dedicated space has been created for the podcast segment, where visitors will speak about Haryana’s folk art, culture and heritage.

Prof Vivek Chawla, Director of Youth and Cultural Affairs, said two selfie points are being set up this year. One will feature the majestic Virat Swaroop of Lord Krishna, expected to draw both visitors and devotees, while the other will highlight Haryanvi folk art and culture. Traditional huts and cultural artefacts of Haryana will also be displayed, offering tourists a glimpse into the state’s rural heritage and artistic traditions.

Deputy Director of Public Relations, Dr Jimmy Sharma, said the Haryana Pavilion will also promote the vision of a self-reliant and developed India by showcasing indigenous products crafted.