The six-day International Shri Renuka Ji fair concluded at Renuka, in Sirmour on Monday with Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat presiding over the closing ceremony.
Addressing people on the closing, the Governor said that traditional songs, folk art and folk instruments were relevant even today and reflects our ancient culture. He said that fairs and festivals were the mirror of our culture and while organizing these, we should highlight the culture of the State, so that the younger generation could know more about the rich cultural heritage of the State. He said that fairs and festivals also help us to know about our traditional cultural heritage and we all should contribute towards its preservation.
Devvrat said that Himachal Pradesh was a land of saints and sages and we should imparted knowledge about these great souls to our children.
Earlier, Governor paid obeisance in the lord Parshuram temple and Mata Renuka ji temple and also participated in the ‘Dev Vidai’ procession. Governor also visited the developmental exhibition in the fair installed by various departments and gave away prizes to participant.
He also performed ‘Yajna’ at old Parshuram temple at Purani Devthi on the occasion. The Governor said that one should draw inspiration from the life of lord Parshuram ji and follow his teachings. He added that this was a sacred place of lord Parshuram ji and we should also maintain the sanctity of the place.