Celebrating 100 Episodes Of 'Mann Ki Baat': Gateway Of India, Modhera Sun Temple Among 13 Iconic Locations Come Alive With Inspirational Stories Of Common People

Celebrating nation's progress, 13 iconic locations across the country have presented a series of simultaneous projection mapping shows featuring inspirational stories of ordinary Indians and cultural heritage.

This was done to mark the completion of 100 episodes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pioneering radio show, 'Mann Ki Baat'.

The 13 sites included Red Fort and Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi, Gwalior fort Madhya Pradesh, Sun Temple in Odisha, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Vellore Fort in Tamil Nadu, Gateway of India in Mumbai, Navratan Garh Fort in Jharkhand, Ramnagar Fort in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, Rang Ghar in Assam, the Residency building in Lucknow, Sun Temple in Modhera, Gujarat, and Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan.

Each location highlighted the heritage and historical value of the site and the region where it was projected.

The special show organised by the Culture Ministry, which lasted for 20-25 minutes on Saturday (29 April) evening, was woven around the theme of nation-building and was people-centric.

These shows featured inspirational stories of common man, cultural heritage and celebrated the nation's progress.

Since its inception on 3 October 2014, Mann Ki Baat has been broadcast on the last Sunday of every month at 11am on All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD).

The show reflects the Prime Minister's "conviction and desire to have an inclusionary and people-centric approach to governance".

The projection mapping shows were open to the public free of cost, and the sites featured various activities and exhibits to make the evening more memorable.

Attendees could watch pre-installed episodes of Mann Ki Baat, share their ideas on a message wall, and even take pictures at a specially designed Photo Booth.

According to the Ministry, the event was a true celebration of India's diversity, culture, and progress.