Governor attends the inaugural screening of ‘Adi Shakti Maa Kamakhya Devi’

Governor attends the inaugural screening of ‘Adi Shakti Maa Kamakhya Devi’

The Film will take Kamakhya Temple and its spiritual importance to a greater height: Governor

Guwahati,Rongili Barta:  Assam  Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the first public screening of a documentary “Adi Shakti Maa Kamakhya Devi” at Aideo Cinema Theatre in Panjabari here. It may be noted that directed by Pradip Chandra Sarma, the film features the spiritual and cultural significance of Maa Kamakhya Devi and seeks to inspire the viewers with the timeless essence of the spiritual legacy of Assam.

Sharing his views on the occasion, Governor Shri Acharya highlighted India’s diversity and how for centuries together, the abode of Maa Kamakhya on the Nilachal Hill has been fostering unity among the devotees belonging to different areas of the nation. He also termed the Kamakhya Temple as a symbol of Indian culture, spirituality and its rich history. Shri Acharya praised the director of the film for showcasing the temple’s rich history, cultural importance, and spiritual significance and said that the film would take Kamakhya Temple and its spiritual importance transcending all boundaries.

Giving a brief snapshot, the Governor highlighted as to how the government is taking initiatives in promoting cultural nationalism and develop the country’s cultural heritage. He also stressed on the importance of promoting the sacred sites on the Nilachal Hills and encouraged efforts to recognize the Ambubachi festival on the global spiritual tourism calendar.

Member of Parliament Guwahati Bijuli Kalita Medhi,  MP Mangaldai Dilip Saikia, Doloi Kamakhya Mandir Himadri Sharma, Vice Chairman, Assam Tourism Development Corporation  Dilip Das,  Chairman of Assam State Film ( Finance and Development) Corporation Limited Srimanta Shekhar along with a host of other dignitaries were present at the screening of the documentary.