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India Shares Historic Book, Blanket and Artwork with Kyrgyzstan Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an English translation of the Indian epic Mahabharata to President Sadyr Japarov, highlighting shared storytelling traditions with Kyrgyzstan’s Epic of Manas.

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Mahabharata book given to President Sadyr Japarov.

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Ladakhi Tsug‑dul blanket presented, reflecting mountain pastoral culture.

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Dokra metal‑casting artwork of musicians presented to Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.

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Gifts aim to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding.

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Summary

He also gifted a traditional Ladakhi Tsug‑dul blanket, showcasing Himalayan textile craftsmanship and the nomadic heritage common to both nations.

A Dokra metal‑casting sculpture of two musicians was given to Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasizing the role of music in cultural identity.

These exchanges reinforce cultural diplomacy and deepen the friendship between India and Kyrgyzstan.

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New Words to Learn

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Mahabharata
An ancient Indian epic describing a great war and moral teachings.
Epic of Manas
Kyrgyzstan’s long traditional poem about the hero Manas.
Ladakhi
Pertaining to Ladakh, a high‑altitude region in northern India.
Tsug‑dul
A hand‑woven, colorful wool blanket from Ladakh.
Dokra
A traditional Indian metal‑casting art that uses a wax model to shape metal.
metal‑casting
The process of shaping metal by pouring it into a mold.
nomadic
A lifestyle of moving from place to place, often herding livestock.
pastoral
Related to the life of people who raise animals on open land.
cultural diplomacy
Using cultural exchanges like gifts and art to build friendly relations between countries.
heritage
The traditions, objects, and ideas passed down through generations.
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