Marking the grand finale of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Rashtrapati Niwas, Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurated a dedicated permanent art gallery titled ‘Kangra Kalam: The Pahari Miniature Art Gallery’.
To honor the intellectual heritage of the institute, the Governor also unveiled a bust of its founder, former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
During the event, Governor Gupta released ‘Folk and Rural Imagery in Kangra Miniatures: An Indigenous Indian Art Perspective’, co-authored by Prof. Himanshu Kumar Chaturvedi and Dr. Pankaj Gupta. The publication explores Pahari folk life, rural customs, traditional music, and the deep-rooted relationship between local communities and nature as depicted in classic miniature paintings.
Speaking to the media, the Governor highlighted that Kangra artwork is a vibrant reflection of Himalayan heritage, linking Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand through shared artistic traditions. He expressed confidence that the new gallery will serve as a cultural bridge for domestic and international visitors, preserving Himachal’s priceless civilisational roots for future generations.
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