Uttarakhand: Igas festival was celebrated with simplicity in CM residence, Dhami wished for the progress of the people of the state by playing Bhelo, many senior leaders were present
The folk festival Igas was celebrated with great simplicity at the Chief Minister’s residence last evening. On this occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami prayed and recited Sunderkand and wished for happiness, peace and prosperity in the state. He also played Bhailo and Dhol Damau by worshipping Bhailo on the Igas festival. The Chief Minister congratulated all the people of the state on Igas and said that we have to take our folk traditions and folk culture forward. He said that today the whole state is celebrating Igas with pomp and show. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also wished all the people of the state on Igas. The Prime Minister has a special attachment to Uttarakhand that he himself participated in the Igas festival. He said that the Prime Minister has always promoted the folk festivals of Uttarakhand and its culture.
The Chief Minister said that folk culture and folk tradition are the identity of Devbhoomi. The festival of Igas is very special for us. To take this folk festival to the people, the tradition of public holiday has also been started for the last few years. He said that in the recently held NRI Uttarakhandi conference, he had also requested the NRI Uttarakhandi people to go to their villages and celebrate the folk festival.
