Bihar Tableau at Republic Day | 28 Jan 2025
Why in News?
Bihar's tableau at the Republic Day parade showcased the rich cultural heritage of the region, symbolically representing the revered Bodhi Tree and the legendary Nalanda University.
- The display highlighted Bihar's historical identity as the 'land of Buddha' and a center of ancient wisdom.
Key Points
- Bihar's Tableau:
- Bihar's tableau made its presence at the 76th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path after a gap of eight years.
- The tableau was aligned with the central theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas' and stood out with the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University as the dominant element.
- The tableau featured an installation of a Lord Buddha statue in a meditative Dharmachakra Mudra, symbolising peace and harmony. The statue's original location is at the Ghora Katora reservoir in Rajgir.
- Bihar's tableau highlighted the state's tradition of knowledge and peace, emphasizing its historical identity as a land of knowledge, salvation, and peace.
- Depictions of Historical and Cultural Landmarks:
- The tableau included representations of the sacred Bodhi Tree from Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, and the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, established in 427 CE by Emperor Kumaragupta.
- The tableau emphasized Nalanda University's role as the world's first residential university, which was a global hub for knowledge, attracting scholars from China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and beyond.
- Murals and Modern Innovations:
- Murals on the tableau's side panels depicted the contributions of Chanakya, who mentored Chandragupta Maurya, and scenes from ancient Vedic assemblies, showcasing democratic governance and judicial systems.
- Another mural highlighted the 'Guru-Shishya' tradition and Aryabhata's contributions to mathematics.
- An LED screen displayed the newly constructed Nalanda International University campus, designed with carbon-neutral and net-zero sustainability goals, reflecting modern educational progress.
