Lekhnath (Kaski), Aug 27: Chief of
Gandaki Province, Dilliraj Bhatta, said time has come to attract youths towards
preservation of Nepali art and culture.
Inaugurating the national
competition on Shree Krishna Bhajan at Batulechaur of Pokhara-16, Province
Chief Bhatta reminded that Batulechaur is a literary place where Janakavi
Dharma Raj Thapa and sarangi maestro Jhalak Man Gandarva were born. This place
bears immense significance in terms of literary development of the country, he
added.
"It is a matter of pride for
us to have the traditional hymn on Lord Krishna still lively in our society. It
reflects our culture and customs. We need to protect these, as they also carry
historical value," Bhatta viewed.
According to him, adequate
attention is required to preserve Nepal's art and culture in view of its
richness in diverse cultures. Even the young generation can learn a lot from
bhajan.
The competition witnessed 17 groups
from various districts including Kaski. The group standing first will be
provided Rs 100 thousand cash prize, while second Rs 75,000 and third Rs 50,000
and consolation Rs 25,000. Similarly, each participant in the competition will
receive Rs 5,000 incentive.
Information to this was shared by
Hari Bahadur Baruwal, Chairman of the organizing body, Shukla Literary
Foundation.
The event running in its 5th series
this times is also attended a group by the bhajan group from Kathmandu. (RSS)