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A new exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Culture in Bharat Mandapam as part of side events of G20 Summit meeting, highlights the the democractic ethos of India. Titled 'Bharat: Mother of Democracy', it presents elements drawn from India's rich civilisational heritage and cutting-edge digital technology. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
Set up at Hall No 14 of the Bharat Mandapam complex, the venue of the G20 Summit, the exhibition has texts and images from ancient scriptures portrayed on digital panels, PTI reported. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
It features 26 interactive panels that provides a peek into the country's democratic system from the era of Rigveda and Atharvaveda to modern era. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by an AI-generated avatar, depicting a woman in traditional Indian dress. It will provide a brief overview of the exhibition and narrate the long history and tradition of the Indian democratic system. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
"She gestures with a folded hand, and a visitor can then select one of the 16 global languages in which they want the avatar to greet them verbally," a source told PTI. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
At the exhibition, there's also a huge digital screen which has been mounted to display the title of the exhibition in multiple foreign language. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
Some of the iconic heritage landmarks of India, including the Hawa Mahal of Jaipur, the Taj Mahal of Agra, the India Gate of New Delhi, Gateway of India of Mumbai, Sanchi Stupa of Madhya Pradesh, Meenakshi Temple of Tamil Nadu and Statue of Unity of Gujarat, are also on display. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
One of the major highlights is a replica sculpture of the Harappan girl, who is placed on a rotating elevated podium in the center of the exhibition hall. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
The actual height of the object is 10.5 cm but the replica was created 5 feet in height and 120 kg in weight in bronze by noted sculptor Ram Sutar, PTI reported. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)
