Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 27: Amar Santosh Museum Udhampur and Himalayan Heritage Museum displayed rare artifacts during two-day Dogri Cuisine, Culture and Craft Festival, organized by J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism Jammu at Kala Kendra Jammu.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Secretary Tourism Samad Hafeez to encourage the tourism in Jammu after beating Corona. Anil Paba, Director Amar Santosh Museum Udhampur said that rare collections, including stone tools, stone utensil, terracotta and copper objects, old maps, historical weapons, traditional instruments besides manuscripts belonging to 13th century onwards in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Shards, Gurumukhi, Takri scripts. Kalhana Rajtarangni and illustrated monuments were the main attraction of the exhibition, which depicted the rich culture of Dogra. Besides, paintings of Basholi, Kashmir and Jammu school of painting were also displayed.
Anil Paba also displayed the traditional Dogra dresses of Gupta and Rolla work besides pure silk and patch work on the traditional suits and Sarees. The calico printing of Samba was also on display.
Inder Singh, owner of Heritage Himalayan Museum, displayed the traditional utensil and coins etc. Visitors were very much impressed by seeing the heritage of Jammu and revival of Dogra culture.
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