Kurukshetra, December 4 – Poevleena (40) and Bartosh (24)
from Lublin town of Holland today appreciated the diversity of Indian culture
and Religion displayed at the International Gita Mahotsav being organised at
Kurukshetra to mark the Gita Jayanti.
Poevleena, a
trader from the food industry and Bartosh, an industrialist in frozen food in
Holland had come to India to participate in an International food seminar
organised by Haryana Marketing Board at Panchakula, decided to visit
Kurukshetra when they were informed about the importance of Gita.
Poevleena,
who made various purchases at the ‘Sark and Craft Mela’ sad that she liked the “Patiala’
‘Chappals’ and Rajasthani ‘Shawl’ she was wearing. She said that she knows a little
about the Gita and Mahabharta. Explaining she said that Mahabharta was a fight
between two brothers for truth and the message of Gita was delivered by ‘lord’
Krishna before the war.
She said
that massage of Gita is very relevant for mankind as it teaches equality
and a lifestyle of peaceful co-existence.
She said that they were impressed by
the positive energy and colourful culture displayed at the ‘mela’. They were
impressed with the smiling and friendly gestures of the people here.
Brahmasarovar with a beautiful architect is a site to be seen, she added.
Though International Gita Mahotsav
was inaugurated on Tuesday ‘Sark and Craft Mela’ is being held around the
Brahmasarovar since November 23. According to Madan Mohan Chhabra, honorary Secretary
of Kurukshetra Development Board which is organising the affair in coordination
with Haryana Government, over 3 lakh people are visiting the mela daily. Over 700
artisans drawn from various parts of the country had displayed their craft-fits
for sale. A large number of cultural groups from various states are showing
their talent at the mela.
Photo- Poevleena (left) and Bartos
(Right) talking to the media at the media centre at Brahmsarovar.
2) Illuminated Brahmasarvar
