In pictures: PM Modi witnesses Kutchi folk songs performances in Rann of Kutch
December 15, 2020
Dhordo Tent City: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today evening here watched a programme of performances of Kutchi folk songs. Among the artists who performed were Geeta Rabari and Osman Mir. Both hail from Kutch and famous for their folk songs. Osman Mir especially is known for his high-pitch songs. Among the song they performed was signature song of Kutchi spirit – Munji matrubhumi ko naman’. Those who performed dances on the songs were wearing specially made traditional masks. Chief Minister Rupani and Dy CM Nitin Patel, State BJP chief CR Patil among others joined the Prime Minister in this event in cold weather. The Prime Minister was wearing Kutchi pagh(head turnab) while watching the performances. Decades ago such pagh would be used by the King of princely state of Kutch. PM Modi also took a round of the vast stretches of Rann of Kutch before leaving for Bhuj. Prime Minister left for Delhi after the programme. DeshGujarat
DeshGujarat
Related Stories
PM Modi meets various groups including Sikh farmers of Kutch during his Gujarat visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on one-day Kutch visit in Gujarat
Recent Stories
- Govt of India allows export of under-loading wheat consignment at Kandla Port to Egypt
- Raksha Mantri launches frontline warships INS Surat and INS Udaygiri
- Gujarat ATS nabs four wanted accused in year 1993 Mumbai blast case
- Work commences on Rs 64 crore Mandvi bypass
- Frustrated owner gets faulty rickshaw towed by donkeys to dealership office
- Police Head Constable of Ahmedabad rural in ACB net for bribery
- Sheep first casualty of space debris that fell over Gujarat villages
- Rs 130 crore Panam canal project on the verge of completion