New Delhi, 22 July 2025 – The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), will premiere the documentary film “Kan-Kan Mein Ram” scheduled for 23rd July 2025 that takes us through the fascinating cultural and spiritual landscape of the Ramayana in India. The Honorable Minister of Culture & Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is going to officially launch the film his presence at the event for such a special occasion.
The new documentary to be launched at 12:00 PM on 23rd July, will be screened at Multi-purpose Hall, INTACH, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.
A Journey Through India’s Diverse Ramayana Traditions
“Kan-Kan Mein Ram” is a thought provoking journey into the Ramayana, one of India’s most powerful and revered epics and its immediate reflection on the cultural history of India. The film exposes the many art forms which the Ramayana has inspired in regions across the country. Whether it is through ritualistic performances, dance-dramas or puppetry, the film emphasises the different ways of storytelling through the traditional art featuring Lord Ram’s journey and lessons.
| Region | Featured Traditions |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | Yakshgana and Uppinikudru Puppetry |
| Odisha | Lanka Podi Yatra and Ravan Chaya |
| Assam | Sattriya Traditions |
| Mewat | Mewati Bhapang Performance |
| Chhattisgarh | Ramnami Samaj |
Through these art forms, the documentary captures the universal presence of Lord Ram, whose stories resonate across cultures and transcend religious boundaries, forming a collective cultural consciousness.
Message of Unity and Spiritual Presence
The documentary highlights the timeless cultural and spiritual heritage of Lord Ram in the minds and heart of people across the spectrum. The underlying message of the film — “Kan-Kan Mein Ram” — is an ethos of the divine that Lord Ram’s collective mortal form represents: what makes humanity whole and how His teachings have not just influenced religious beliefs, but woven Indian culture.
INTACH’s initiative is a step towards showcasing the varied and vibrant ways in which the Ramayana continues to inspire and influence the arts, rituals, and daily lives of people across the country. The film aims to celebrate the collective consciousness of Lord Ram, reinforcing the idea that His presence is ever-present, whether through performance or the collective memory of His teachings.
Event Details:
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Documentary Film Launch: “Kan-Kan Mein Ram” |
| Date | 23rd July 2025 |
| Time | 12:00 PM |
| Venue | Multi-purpose Hall, INTACH, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi |
| Official Launch | Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism |
Join the Celebration of India’s Cultural Heritage
INTACH extends a warm welcome to culture lovers, heritage scholars and the general public for this event of rare importance. Kan-Kan Mein Ram [Inside every grain exists Ram] will commemorate the diversity of India’s cultural expressions while paying tribute to legacy of the Ramayana as reflected in Indian performing arts.
This event is a momentous occasion to recognize the rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual traditions that continue to define the soul of India.
