An exhibition ‘Veerangana’, underway at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is been much-admired by visitors of all ages including school students and common people.
Centered on Women Freedom Fighters, this exhibition narrates the saga of valour, courage and active participation women in Independence.
The exhibition portrays active participation of Sarojini Naidu in contributing the Quit India Movement, Salt March and Non–Cooperation Movement; involvement of Kasturba Gandhi as a political activist fighting for civil rights and Indian Independence from the British; Rani lakshmiBai, the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion and a symbol of resistance to British rule in India; pioneering role of Bhagini Nivedita in organising movement; crucial role of Jhalkari Devi in the political landscape of North India; and participation of revolutionary nationalist Pritilata Waddedar in Indian Republican Army.
In addition to this, the photographs along with short descriptions on the lives of women freedom fighters included in the exhibition are- Rani Cheennemma, Begam Zeenat Mahal, Rukmani Amma, Veerangna Durgavati, Bhagatsing’ Mother; Vidhyavati, Dukari Bala Devi, Satyavati, Noni Bala Devi, Madam Bhikaji Cama, Durga Bhabhi, Turia Shahid Mudde Bai, Kamla Nehru, Kumari Maina, Mirabehn, Azeejan Bai, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Annie Besant, Kanklata Barua, Jayvati Singhvi, Devi Chaudhurani, Mtaangini Hazra, Veerangna Bhimabai, Janki devi Bajaj, Rani Avanti Bai, Maharani Tapsvini, Manikamma who gave full support in the freedom struggle.
This exhibition will continue till November 30, from 12 noon to 8 pm in the Exhibition hall of the Tribal Museum. Entry is free in the exhibition.