Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which has come up with all its splendor, will not only promote pilgrimage and tourism, but also act as a catalyst to improve the lives of local artisans, especially those engaged in the production of GI-tagged goods. will act as
During his visit to Varanasi for the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with several GI-certified artefacts and products made under geographical guidance by craftsmen such as wooden lotus, zardoji angavastram and metal trishul (trident). will be presented. Indications (GI) specialist Rajni Kant.
Even before this, the artisans have created exquisite handicraft products for the PM and celebrities visiting Varanasi.
“Business Facilitation Center in Bada Lalpur area, the first major project brought by PM in Kashi is dedicated to weavers and artisans. This reflects the ‘Vocal for Local’ and their commitment to the betterment of the lives of the artisans,” Kant said, adding, “We are hopeful that Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham will open up opportunities for local artisans to showcase and sell their goods.” . Pilgrims and Tourists. ,
“The artefacts made by the artisans have already been handed over to the district administration and will be gifted to the PM. Special 24 Rudraksh-studded silk Angavastram with inscriptions of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham is prepared by Mumtaz Ali, the master weaver of Lallapura locality.
“It is a matter of great satisfaction that our work has been appreciated and selected for PM,” said Mumtaz, who also prepared an angavatram for the PM while visiting the city for the inauguration of the Rudraksh Convention Center. did.
The wooden lotus, a fine example of wood carving, is crafted by Chandra Prakash Vishwakarma, the state award winner of the Ramkatora region, while the trishul is made by Vijay Kumar Kasera of the Kashipura area.
Meanwhile, Weaver Seva Kendra, in association with Handicraft Seva Kendra, has organized a week long exhibition of local crafts and weavers from 23-29 December at Pandit Deen Dayal Hastkala Shankul, Bada Lalpur.
According to the organizers, the exhibition has been organized by the PM on the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The main objective of the exhibition is to showcase the age-old tradition and heritage of the crafts of Kashi to the visitors across the country.
Banaras silk brocade, Mubarakpur silk sarees, Mirzapur rugs, wooden toys and carvings from Banaras, Bhadohi carpets, black pottery from Azamgarh, terracotta from Gorakhpur and other items of zari and zardozi will be displayed in the exhibition.
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