Celebrating the rich culture and heritage of Telangana, FLO Hyderabad Chairperson Ritu Shah launched her dream book – Lost in Time.
HYDERABAD, May 1 (The CONNECT) – Celebrating the rich culture and heritage of Telangana, FLO Hyderabad Chairperson Ritu Shah launched her dream book – Lost in Time.
Telangana Tourism Minister Dr V. Srinivas Goud, unveiled the book which is the result of dedication of FICCI FLO Hyderabad towards research and compilation of a comprehensive guide to the heritage, art and culture of Telangana. This unique attempt focuses on Heritage, Festivals, Handlooms & Crafts, Paintings, Jewellery, Cuisine, Hyderabad Heritage, Performing Arts, and Hidden Gems (the lesser-known tourist places). It is a unique coffee table book with a difference, Ritu added.
Speaking on the occasion after the launch, Goud said Telangana has rich culture and heritage. Unfortunately, the rulers in the past never made an attempt to bring them to light. “ We are no way less than any other part of the country in terms of our great culture and heritage. Take for instance Ramappa Temple, built about 850 years ago. It is a UNESCO Heritage site. This is famous for itsintricate carvings and sculptures. The Ramappa Temple has a beautiful sculpture of a lady using High Heels or Sandals, which means the women in those using them, which reflects the culture of those days and how developed it was,” he explained.
Hyderabad is Mini India. It has a culture which is different from the rest of India. Severn airports existed in the Nizam State. The Nizam ruler was the richest in the world. World’s Best Heritage Village Pochampally exists in our state, he added.
Minister Errabelli Dayakar Reddy said that he was stunned looking at the book, layout, printing quality, presentation and appeal. It is a great effort.
Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi said the State had a glorious past and the current generation must know their past.
