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Consul General of Brazil in Mumbai Ambassador Jose Mauro da Fonseca Costa Couto to the city of CSN, represented by Municipal Commissioner G. Sreekanth, IAS.

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Supported by the Embassy of Brazil in India, celebrated muralist Sergio Cordeiro painted a live mural at AIKYAM. A contemporary interpretation of an Ajanta mural, the work was presented by the Government of Brazil, represented by (contd.)
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and @IDC_NewDelhi, the Indo-Dutch Chamber of Business & Sciences.

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Originally performed by Pandit Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin at the UN General Assembly in 1967, When East Meets West was recreated for AIKYAM 2025 by Pt. Ravi Shankar's protege, Pandit @ShubhendraRao, on the sitar and Dutch Maestro @SaskiaRaodeHaas on the Indian cello, (contd.)

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along with @zuhebtabla on the tabla. This performance, bridging music across distant lands and modern and ancient history, was made possible with the support of @NLinIndia, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India (contd.)

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A profound celebration of heritage and global unity concluded at the iconic UNESCO sites of Ajanta and Ellora, as Sopaan’s flagship initiative AIKYAM 2025 wrapped up its three-day festival.

Marking the UN’s 80th anniversary, the event delivered a powerful message of unity and responsible cultural tourism—leaving an unforgettable cultural imprint.

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@DalrympleWill speaks on ancient India's sphere of influence, how remarkably it was achieved, and how it spread along the Golden Road from the focal point of Kailasa Temple, Ellora, at #AIKYAM2025. An opportune story at the UN@80 Celebrations in CSN Maharashtra.

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A journey not just through space, but through 2,000 years of time. The Ajanta Caves are an unbelievable testament to ancient artistry and devotion. Standing here, surrounded by the world's earliest surviving Buddhist murals, is an unforgettable experience.

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A thought-provoking discourse by historian William Dalrymple on how ancient Indian knowledge shaped contemporary thought, science, and philosophy. The past isn’t gone - it is our foundation.

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A sacred dance offering to Lord Shiva - the Nataraja, where every movement is meditation, every gesture a prayer by Guru Gauri Sharma Tripathi featuring artists from India, Argentina, Italy, Lithuania, Peru, Poland and Spain.

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A historic symphony recreated - classical ragas meet ancient rock-cut acoustics. Music that transcends time by Pandit Ravi Shankar and Yehudi Menuhin, performed by Pt. Shubhendra Rao and Saskia Rao-de Haas.

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We begin with an invocation to Shiva - ancient slokas echoing through Kailasa Temple. A spiritual awakening that sets the tone by HH Maharani Raseshwari Rajya Laxmi of Jaisalmer and Nick Booker from UK.

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The awe-inspiring Ellora Caves – a celebration of faith, ancient engineering, & India’s timeless artistic magnificence. A UNESCO marvel, and today, our stage of inspiration.

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The Mughal elegance of Bibi Ka Maqbara tells stories carved in stone through still-breathing centuries, on Day 2 of AIKYAM.

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Guests at AIKYAM encountered the mighty ramparts of Daulatabad Fort, as well as Paithani and Himroo – the confluence of Persian elegance and Indian mastery. Every stone, a fragment of ages past; every thread, a whisper of tradition. Witnessing living heritage at its finest.

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"Today as we commemorate 80 years of the United Nations - In the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', may our cultural richness inspire harmony across nations and remind us that unity in diversity is the true path.”

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Hon’ble Secretary, Shri Sanjay Khandare, Maharashtra Tourism joins us at #AIKYAM2025, a one-of-a-kind cultural confluence.

"Maharashtra is a tapestry woven with heritage, art, and spirit. Let us celebrate these treasures, preserve them, and share them with the world."
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