The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) today premiered its latest documentary film “Kan-Kan Mein Ram” at a special screening held at INTACH Multipurpose Hall, New Delhi. The event witnessed the presence of Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with senior officials, scholars, and cultural dignitaries.
Describing the film as “a visual masterpiece and a cultural compendium of universal values embedded in the Ramayana,” Shri Shekhawat praised INTACH’s authentic research and creative storytelling. He emphasized that the Ramayana is not just a religious text but a “living tradition that shapes India’s civilizational consciousness.”
The Minister also acknowledged INTACH’s crucial role in India’s cultural resurgence, applauding its decades-long work in heritage preservation. Citing his previous role in the Jal Shakti Ministry, he highlighted INTACH’s contribution to the Ganga Cultural Documentation Project, which showcases the organisation’s dedication to safeguarding India’s intangible cultural fabric.
INTACH Chairman Shri Ashok Singh Thakur welcomed the Union Minister and reaffirmed INTACH’s commitment to preserving India’s tangible, intangible, and natural heritage. Member Secretary Shri Ravindra Singh, IAS (Retd.), and other senior officials were also present.
“Kan-Kan Mein Ram” traverses the diverse landscape of India’s performing arts to depict how the Ramayana continues to live through tradition. From Karnataka’s Yakshgana and Uppinakudru puppetry, Odisha’s Lanka Podi Yatra and Ravan Chhaya, Assam’s Sattriya, Rajasthan’s Mewati Bhapang, to the devotional practices of the Ramnamis in Chhattisgarh, the documentary captures the spiritual and cultural heartbeat of the epic across the nation.
The central theme –“Kan-Kan Mein Ram” or “The Eternal Ram in Every Particle” – serves as a profound reminder of the omnipresence of the divine, transcending religious boundaries and inspiring collective consciousness. The film stands as a testament to INTACH’s unwavering dedication to documenting, understanding, and celebrating the richness of India’s intangible heritage.
With this documentary, INTACH continues its mission to bring India’s diverse cultural narratives to the forefront, fostering appreciation and pride in the country’s living traditions.
