{"id":7358,"date":"2025-09-26T17:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=7358"},"modified":"2025-09-26T17:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:41:06","slug":"jammu-kashmir-and-ladakh-contribute-76-mementos-to-pm-mementos-e-auction-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=7358","title":{"rendered":"Jammu &#038; Kashmir and Ladakh Contribute 76 Mementos to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh Contribute 76 Mementos to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\"><br \/>\n71 items from Jammu &amp; Kashmir and 5 from Ladakh showcase rich Textile, Spiritual and Artistic Heritage; proceeds to support Namami Gange Project<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 19 SEP 2025 6:13PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction, organized by the Ministry of Culture through the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, features a diverse collection of mementos gifted to Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This year, 71 items from Jammu &amp; Kashmir and 5 items from Ladakh are prominently featured, collectively representing the unique cultural, artistic, and spiritual traditions of these regions. The e-auction is live online at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pmmementos.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pmmementos.gov.in<\/a>\u00a0from September 17 to October 2, 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Highlights from Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ivory-Colored Pashmina Shawl with Multicolored Sozni Embroidery:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This exquisite handwoven Pashmina shawl embodies Kashmiri textile craftsmanship. Its delicate Sozni embroidery, a centuries-old needlework technique, features intricate patterns of flowers and vines in fine colored threads, preserving the natural warmth and softness of the Pashmina. Each shawl tells a story of generations of artistry and cultural continuity.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0015AGK.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Kani Pashmina Shawl with Embroidery:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Representing the pinnacle of Kashmiri weaving, this Kani shawl is crafted on a handloom using small wooden needles called &#8220;kanis.&#8221; Artisans follow complex coded patterns to create intricate designs, often inspired by the valley\u2019s landscapes, making each Kani shawl a labor of love that can take months to complete and a global symbol of Kashmiri heritage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image002LFAS.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Highlight from Ladakh:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Thangka Painting Scroll:\u00a0Among Ladakh\u2019s contributions is a remarkable Thangka Painting Scroll depicting Shakyamuni Buddha. Seated in serene meditation, his right hand forms the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing enlightenment. This thangka, rich in detail and vibrant colors, serves as a tool for meditation, teaching, and devotion, embodying centuries of Himalayan artistic tradition and the universal values of compassion and wisdom.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0036Z80.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Brass Surai with Intricate Floral Designs:\u00a0Presented to the Prime Minister, this exquisite brass Surai showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Adorned with ornate floral and elegant motifs, the high-quality brass piece reflects traditional elegance and superior metalwork. A true collector\u2019s item, this Surai embodies the artistry and heritage of Ladakh, making it a standout piece in any collection.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0048U1P.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 features over 1,300 items in total, including various other regional crafts, paintings, sculptures, and even sports memorabilia. All proceeds from this auction will directly benefit the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India\u2019s flagship initiative for the rejuvenation of the sacred river Ganga. For details and participation, visit\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pmmementos.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pmmementos.gov.in<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh Contribute 76 Mementos to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 71 items from Jammu &amp; Kashmir and 5 from Ladakh showcase rich Textile, Spiritual and Artistic Heritage; proceeds to support Namami Gange Project Posted On: 19 SEP 2025 6:13PM by PIB Delhi The 7th\u00a0edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction, organized by the &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7358"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7360,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7358\/revisions\/7360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}