Una, October 28: The district administration has stepped up preparations for the successful organisation of the Mata Shri Chintpurni Mahotsav. Comprehensive arrangements will be made to ensure the convenience of devotees, tourists and local residents during the festival. As part of the preparations, Una Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal held a meeting with officials of the concerned departments in the conference hall of the BDO Office, Amb, on Wednesday to review the arrangements and issue necessary directions.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the Mata Shri Chintpurni Mahotsav would be held at the fairground in Amb subdivision from November 22 to 24. The festival will begin on November 22 with a grand procession departing from Mata Shri Chintpurni Temple and proceeding to the SDM Office, Amb. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is proposed to attend the inauguration, while Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri is expected to attend the closing ceremony.
Jatin Lal said that the Mata Shri Chintpurni Mahotsav is a unique blend of faith, folk culture and tourism. Last year, the festival held at Amb ground from November 14 to 16 received an enthusiastic response from devotees and tourists. The event has established a distinct identity among the state’s religious and cultural celebrations. This year, cultural evenings, folk-art performances, sports competitions and various public participation activities will also be organised to make the festival attractive and memorable.
Artist Auditions to Be Held on November 12 and 13
The Deputy Commissioner said that auditions for artists wishing to perform during the festival’s cultural evenings would be held on November 12 and 13 at Maharana Pratap College, Amb. Renowned artists, as well as participants in national-level competitions and award winners, will be exempted from the auditions.
Interested artists can submit their applications at the SDM Office, Amb. Applications may also be sent by email to [email protected].
Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal directed the concerned departments to complete all festival-related work within the stipulated time. He said that teams from different departments would be constituted to ensure the necessary arrangements and facilitate smooth coordination. The festival will provide a wider platform for Himachal Pradesh’s rich folk culture, traditions and cultural heritage while also promoting religious and cultural tourism.
BDС Chairperson Sharda Devi, SDM Amb Paras Aggarwal, DSP Anil Patial, BDO Amb Ompal Dogra and officials from various departments attended the meeting.
