Persian manuscripts on display in city of temples

The imposing Kala Kendra in Jammu came to life today with an outstanding exhibition of old and rare books and manuscripts dating as back as 17th century AD. Visitors including writers, scholars, university teachers and school and college students came in large numbers to view specimen of the centuries old hand written and printed material.

Organized by the Department of Libraries & Research as part of the observance of World Book Day in collaboration with the Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, the exhibition was inaugurated by the Minister for Tourism & Culture, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora. Minister of State for Tourism, Culture, Housing & Urban Development, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, Director Libraries, Archives and Archaeology, Mr. Khalid Bashir Ahmad and Deputy Directors Libraries and Archives & Archaeology, Mr. Rajinder Singh and Peerzada Muhammad Ashraf were also present.

The Ministers described the exhibition as very rich and interesting and hoped that people would be drawn in good numbers. On the request of the enthusiastic visitors, Mr. Jora announced extension of the day-long exhibition by two more days.

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Exhibition on rare books begins in Jammu

An exhibition showcasing rare books and manuscripts, including those on Jammu and Kashmir, began in Jammu on April 23.

Inaugurated by state Minister for Culture and Tourism Rigzin Jora, the exhibition at the Kala Kendra had manuscripts dating back to the 17 century AD.

Among the books and manuscripts exhibited were Adi Granth (1887), Shah Nama Firdousi (1874), Aayeen-e-Akbari (1274), Gulam Nama (1932), Bustan-e-Hikmat (1874), Makhzanul Advia (1882), Tareekh-e-Rajgaan-e-Jammu-wa-Kashmir (1886)and Naya Purana Ehad Nama (1824).
  
The exhibition, which was to be a one-day affair, has now been extended to two more days.

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