Rajasthan Tableau for R-Day Parade

• 30 Jan 2024

Why in News?

Rajasthan's tableau in the Republic Day parade on 26^th January 2024, depicted the desert state's mesmerising cultural traditions, striking handicrafts and world-famous tourism destinations.

Key Points

• With the theme "Viksit Bharat Mein – Padharo Mhare Desh – Rajasthan", the tableau sought to promote the state's tourism potential.
• The tableau was a demonstration of the development of women's handicraft industries, nurtured along with the festive culture of Rajasthan, giving a beautiful glimpse of the cultural and architectural legacy.
• A beautiful statue of Meera Bai, a symbol of devotion and power, was displayed in the rear end of the tableau.
• The rich handicraft traditions of the state, including bandhej, bagru print and applique work, skilfully crafted by women, depicted the entrepreneurship of the "Women of Rajasthan".
• The tableau had models of two camels adorned with Gorband, depicting the legacy of the Camel Utsav held every year in Rajasthan.
  • The United Nations has also declared the year 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.

Meera Bai

• She was a prominent saint, poetess, and devotee of Lord Krishna in the Bhakti movement of India.
• She became a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, a spiritual and devotional movement that emphasized a personal connection with the divine and advocated love and devotion as a means of attaining salvation.

International Year of Camelids 2024

• The UN has designated 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.
• The Year is meant to raise the public's and policymakers' awareness of the significant role of camelids in protecting ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, assuring food security and adapting to climate change.