Dehradun: Preparations to welcome the Sangat devotees reaching from India and abroad to participate in Shri Jhande Ji Mela are at full swing. Each and every corner of Shri Darbar Sahib premises is being made to shine and glitter. The extremely beautiful view of Shri Darbar Sahib which is full of paints, colours and decorated is the main source of attraction. It’s significant to mention that the ancient art works (bhitti chitra) made by artists centuries ago has always been a matter of attraction for the visitors. Sajjadanashin of Shri Darbar Sahib, Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj has himself took the initiative and responsibility of safe keeping, conservation and beautiful display of these art works (bhitti chitra). Shri Maharaj Ji himself has taken has given service in the work of filling colours and decoration of ancient art works (bhitti chitra).
He joined the specialist artists by picking up brush and filling colours in the ancient art works (bhitti chitra). It’s worth mentioning that a special team of artists had been working for the last so many months to restore, safe keep, conserve, beautiful display and colouring of ancient art works (bhitti chitra) at Shri Darbar Sahib. The Sangat devotees reaching to participate in Shri Jhande Ji Mela this time will have the fortune of to see the beautiful form of these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) as well as enjoy their sacred and beautiful sights. Special safety cover has been put over these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) so that they can be protected from the adverse effects of water, dust, pollution, sunshine, and weather.
It’s worth mentioning that the historical aspect of Shri Darbar Sahib has a deep relation with these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) made on the walls of Shri Darbar Sahib. The philosophical aspects of Ramayana time, Mahabharat time, pictures of Gods, Goddesses, angels, Sant Society have been shown in a very descriptive and attractive manner in these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) . Many centuries of the history have been shown and explained in a realistic manner through these ancient art works (bhitti chitra). These pictures tell the history of many centuries in a very interesting manner. The famous Nth of Tehri is shown in these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) has been shown in a very beautiful manner.
The near 346 years glorious history of Shri Darbar Sahib is explained in a very detailed manner in these ancient art works (bhitti chitra). Tempra technique is a traditional technique of drawing the ancient art works (bhitti chitra). This technique of making the art works is very prevalent and admired even nowadays. The main quality of this technique is that water colours along with binding material are used in drawing work. No harmful artificial chemicals are used in this technique. The shine and effect of colours used in this technique are long lasting. The natural colours extracted from different species of rare herbs and plants have been used to bring a new life to the ancient art works (bhitti chitra) of Shri Darbar Sahib. Sajjadanashin of Shri Darbar Sahib, Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj in his message said that the preservation and safe keeping of these ancient art works (bhitti chitra) is the joint responsibility of all of us.
He appealed the Sangat devotees and Doonites to see and feel the sacred message of these ancient art works (bhitti chitra). Students and researchers of History are also welcome to study and take informations about these ancient art works (bhitti chitra). Later on, they can mention their findings in their research papers and increase the knowledge of all. The Organizing Committee of Shri Jhande Ji Mela has requested all the visitors, Sangat devotees and Doonites to refrain from touching the ancient art works. Children must also be cautioned from playing with these ancient art works (bhitti chitra). These are extremely valuable heritages. These ancient art works (bhitti chitra) will be a great asset for the coming generations to educate themselves about Shri Darbar Sahib’s golden, sacred and glorious history.
