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HISTORY,
LEGENDS & MYTHOLOGY
A photo exhibition in Tripura to recall its history
by
Pinaki Das
Agartala:
A photo exhibition of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore,
the architect of modern Tripura, was recently organised
here to revive the forgotten past of the last dynasty
of Tripura. The exhibition that depicted the life
of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore, the last ruler of
Manikya dynasty, who is considered as 'the father
of modern Tripura', was held on the occasion of his
birthday. "We are fighting over small things like
identity and other things. I think we are forgetting
the larger interest. So, it is all more important
for us to bring in peace and harmony by understanding
our own history. We have to know our history to respect
the history of others, who are residing in the state.
This is main motive behind this exhibition," said
Pragya Kumari, a convener, INTACH. Manikya dynasty
of Tripura has been instrumental in bringing the state
to the mainstream of the national political system.
Presenting a collection of hand written letters of
Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore to American President
Roosevelt, German dictator Hitler and to other dignitaries
of the world, the exhibition showcased different facets
of the life of the last king of the dynasty.
The
popularity of the king and the people's interest in
their history can be gauged from the fact that the
three-day exhibition attracted a large number of visitors.
"Our young generation is not aware of our past and
our heritage. So, I think this kind of exhibition
will give them a chance to know our heritage," said
Arunadhoy Saha, a visitor. Sumanta Debbarma, another
visitor added, "This exhibition gives information
about kings of ancient Tripura." The exhibition, held
for the first time in Tripura, demonstrates the urge
of the people to know their past, and the changing
situation in Tripura, which is now peaceful after
decades of violence.
-Sep
1, 2008
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