May 9th 2025.
Indore will be celebrating the 300th birth anniversary of the revered Devi Ahilyabai Holkar with a grand three-day event from May 29 to 31. The honourable Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also be gracing the occasion with his presence.
The festival will be spread across different cities such as Indore, Maheshwar, and Varanasi, showcasing the remarkable achievements of Devi Ahilyabai in the fields of good governance, women's empowerment, and public welfare. To kickstart the preparations, a virtual meeting was held on Friday, with Indore divisional commissioner Deepak Singh joining in from his office.
The principal secretary of culture, Shiv Shekhar Shukla, announced that the state government will be holding a cabinet meeting on May 20 at the iconic Rajwada in Indore to make the Devi Ahilyabai Jayanti festival even more special. As part of the three-day extravaganza, a conference for women entrepreneurs will be organized, inviting inspiring women who have achieved self-reliance and empowerment through self-help groups and small industries.
To highlight the life and works of the beloved Lok Mata Devi Ahilyabai, a drama will be staged during the event. Additionally, a painting exhibition will also be held to showcase the various wells, stepwells, dharamshalas, and temples built and renovated by Devi Ahilyabai in cities like Indore, Maheshwar, and Varanasi.
In a gesture of generosity, the DAVV Apex Body has pledged to donate to the Prime Minister's Fund, with members also committing to donate an equivalent amount from their salaries. To provide a sneak peek into the upcoming film on Devi Ahilyabai's life and work, a teaser will be displayed during the festival.
Shukla also shared that manuscripts related to Devi Ahilyabai's life and work are being collected and will be exhibited during the event. There will also be informative lectures on Devi Ahilyabai's exceptional governance.
The festival will see the participation of cultural activists, artists, and educationists, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Singh, the divisional commissioner, expressed his joy at the involvement of various social organizations in the city who have always celebrated Devi Ahilyabai's birth anniversary with great zeal. With the union ministry of culture joining hands this time, the festival promises to be even more lively and engaging.
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