Gujarat’s 26th January tableau on Buddhist Heritage
January 17, 2011
Gujarat’s 26th January tableau on ‘Buddhist Heritage
Gandhinagar, 17 January, 2011
The tableau of Gujarat state for the Republic Day parade to be held in New Delhi will be based on the theme of ‘Buddhist Heritage in Gujarat’.
The tableau tries to portray the rich heritage of Buddhism present in the various form across Gujarat, an official release said.
The tableau displays a replica of 4th Century Buddha statue found in Dev-ni-mori of the state, along with the Buddhist ‘mudras’ (symbols) found at Vadnagar.
In the rear end of the tableau is a model of Khanbhalida Cave found near Rajkot, with sculptures of Buddha, Varadtara, Dharanmata and Vrajpani.While a group of monks will be walking in front of the tableau, humming the tune ”Buddham Sharanam Gachchami”.
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