Delegates from 13 countries visit Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra: As part of the 36th International Training Programme on Legislative Drafting, more than 27 delegates from 13 countries visited the holy city of Kurukshetra to explore its rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The visit offered foreign representatives a chance to learn about the teachings of the sacred scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, and witness the region's ancient traditions firsthand.
Delegates from countries including Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Maldives, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe received a traditional welcome upon their arrival in Kurukshetra. Their first stop was Kurukshetra University, where the event is being held in collaboration with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) under the Lok Sabha.
In the evening, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini also felicitated the foreign delegates during evening prayers at Brahamsarovar.
The delegation toured Kurukshetra University's heritage museum, followed by visits to the historic Sheikh Chilli's Tomb and the Gita Gyan Sansthanam. At the museum, they viewed a grand depiction of Lord Krishna's cosmic form and were given an in-depth explanation of the teachings and significance of the Bhagavad Gita.
KDB representatives Rajendra Rana and Amrik briefed the delegation on the thousands of years of history and cultural heritage of Kurukshetra. ADC Sonu Bhatt remarked, "When you return to your countries, you'll carry not just professional insights but also the warmth of our traditions and spirit of collaboration."
The training programme, which runs until April 21, aims to foster knowledge-sharing among participants and enhance their skills in legislative drafting. Also present at the occasion were KDB Chairman Madan Mohan Chhabra, member Vijay Narula, and officials including Sanjeev Sharma.
The event highlighted Kurukshetra's growing global recognition as a centre of spiritual learning and cultural richness. MSID:: 120457506 413 |