Govt receives facsimile edition of Gilgit manuscripts

Srinagar, June 20: The National Archives of India on the request of Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora has forwarded facsimile version of manuscripts of Gilgit to the State Government for its preservation besides to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Gilgit from pre-historic to modern times under one roof, an official spokesman said on Wednesday.
 He said the facsimile version of these Gilgit manuscripts entitled “Lotus Sutra manuscript series 12: Gilgit Lotus Sutra manuscripts from the National Archives of India, facsimile edition has been printed recently in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Philosophy and Soka Gakkai, Japan.
 The National Archives of India in its communication has assured the State Government that original manuscripts of Gilgit are being preserved with utmost care in the National archive Museum.

Lastupdate on : Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 IST



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