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  1. Artistic heritage originates from the state of Karnataka, and its artistic contributions are seen as promoting national identity.

Union Minister Describes PM Mementoes Auction Featuring Karnataka Idol

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat described the eighth PM Mementoes e-auction, which features gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from various states. The collection includes a silver Lord Ram idol originating from Karnataka and a brass Buddha from Sikkim. The proceeds from the auction are designated for cleaning the Ganga.

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The auction converts ceremonial gifts into a public good, establishing a tradition that began in 2001. The initiative uses the sale of these items to generate funds for environmental projects, specifically the cleaning of the Ganga.

Artistic heritage originates from the state of Karnataka, and its artistic contributions are seen as promoting national identity.

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