Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Contribute 76 Mementos to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Contribute 76 Mementos to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025
The 7th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction, organized by the Ministry of Culture through the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, features a diverse collection of mementos gifted to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This year, 71 items from Jammu & Kashmir and 5 items from Ladakh are prominently featured, collectively representing the unique cultural, artistic, and spiritual traditions of these regions. The e-auction is live online at www.pmmementos.gov.in from September 17 to October 2, 2025.
Highlights from Jammu & Kashmir:
Representing the pinnacle of Kashmiri weaving, this Kani shawl is crafted on a handloom using small wooden needles called “kanis.” Artisans follow complex coded patterns to create intricate designs, often inspired by the valley’s landscapes, making each Kani shawl a labor of love that can take months to complete and a global symbol of Kashmiri heritage.
Highlight from Ladakh:
The PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 features over 1,300 items in total, including various other regional crafts, paintings, sculptures, and even sports memorabilia. All proceeds from this auction will directly benefit the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India’s flagship initiative for the rejuvenation of the sacred river Ganga. For details and participation, visit www.pmmementos.gov.in
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari