President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday sent her greetings to the people of
the country, especially to the people of Odisha, on the special occasion
of the Dhanu Yatra of Bargarh.
In a social media post, the President said the festival has a special
place in India and around the world because of its unique tradition of
a large open-air theatre. She wished for the smooth and successful conduct
of the festival and said the colourful performances based on mythological
stories would help build spiritual awareness and cultural pride among people.
The world-famous Dhanu Jatra marks the beginning of an 11-day cultural
festival in Bargarh, Odisha. Known as the largest open-air theatre in the
world, the festival combines mythology, tradition and live performances
in a grand celebration.