New Delhi, July 23: A documentary film that explores the cultural richness and diversity surrounding the traditions and narratives of the epic Ramayana across India was released on Wednesday by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Titled “Kan-Kan Mein Ram”, the documentary was launched at an event held at the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) headquarters here.
The documentary offers an in-depth look at various representations of the Ramayana in India, spanning diverse forms such as ritualistic performances, dance dramas and puppetry.
Shekhawat said the film urges people to look at Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram, not from a religious perspective only. ‘Kan-Kan Mein Ram’ implies the principles of life established by his character which are “deeply embedded in our culture”, he said.
“In this, you will also get an introduction to those aspects of Indian culture which are not discussed much or about which there isn’t much knowledge. This documentary is an important work from the point of view of knowledge and art, watch it yourself and tell others about it too. Many congratulations and best wishes to INTACH for its amazing creativity!” he posted on X and also shared some photos.
The documentary explores the cultural richness and diversity surrounding the traditions and narratives of the epic across the country, the ministry has said.
Notable, traditions featured in it include the Yakshgana and Uppinikudru puppetry of Karnataka, Lanka Podi Yatra and Ravan Chaya of Odisha, the Sattriya traditions of Assam, the Mewati Bhapang performance and the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh.
The documentary emphasises the “omnipresent cultural and spiritual presence of Lord Ram in different parts of the country, highlighting his stories and teachings that transcend religious boundaries”, it said.
As the film’s central message, it captures the divine form of Lord Ram, connecting humanity through the collective consciousness of “his eternal essence”, the ministry said.
The event was an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity and enduring legacy of the Ramayana as seen through the lens of Indian performing arts, officials said. (PTI)
