![Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo receiving a book from Kanwal Peshin, a distinguished poet, writer and cultural activist. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo receiving a book from Kanwal Peshin, a distinguished poet, writer and cultural activist.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/page9-5-696x436.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 2: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today received ‘Roop Dedh’, a book delineating the life and teachings of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani as well as a Kenzi Khoass, a bronze cup symbolizing Kashmiri Pandit culture, from Kanwal Peshin, a distinguished poet, writer, and cultural activist who met him at civil secretariat, here.
Concurrently, Peshin presented Roop Dedh, a book delineating the life and teachings of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani. The interaction culminated in the unveiling of a compiled video showcasing 7 waakhs of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani, meticulously selected by Kanwal Peshin from authenticated rahesyaupdesh translated into a book by Shri Satish Dhar.
Vocal renditions were delivered by Sumita Bhat, accompanied by musical direction from Ravi Bhan. The video, conceptualized by Peshin, integrates footage from the Mata Roopa Bhawani film, ensuring comprehensive preservation of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani’s spiritual legacy.
This initiative, facilitated and presented by the Athrot Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the Athrot Productions YouTube channel and The Modern Kashmiri Pandits Facebook page, is available for viewing on the Athrot Productions YouTube channel now after the release.
The Maagh Saptami coincides with Sahib Saptami Nirvana Tithi of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani the incarnation of Mata Sharika, who was born in 1621 as the daughter of Pt Madhav Joo Dhar of Khankayi Sokhta Dedhmar and attained nirvana in 1721. Her teachings continue to inspire devotees worldwide, transcending barriers of caste, creed, and religion.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo commended Athrot’s commitment to cultural and linguistic preservation, acknowledging the profound impact of Mata Shree Roopa Bhawani’s teachings.
Pardeep Pandita, RK Pandita, Abhimanyu Peshin, and other key figures from the Athrot Cultural Foundation were also accompanying Kanwal Peshin.