Haryana Affairs
Sarasvati Mahotsav from Jan 25
The Haryana Sarasvati Heritage Development Board (HSHDB) will celebrate two-day Sarasvati Mahotsav on January 25 and 26 in Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra, respectively. Dhuman Singh, vice-chairman of the HSHDB, said the inaugural ceremony of the Mahotsav would be held at Adi Badri, Yamunanagar, on January 25, and the closing ceremony on January 26 at Sarsavati Tirtha in Pehowa (Kurukshetra).
A painting and drawing competition on the theme Sarasvati will be organised for schoolchildren on both days. Cultural events will be organised at Sarasvati Tirtha on January 26.
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