Shah: Women worshipped in India since ancient times

been worshipped in India since the ancient age, much before the world started talking about their empowerment. “Today the whole world respects our culture. Women empowerment is talked about in the world today. In our Puranas, in the Upanishads, it is written, where women are worshipped, there the gods reside, there is happiness and prosperity,” the union minister said. He said recognition of Durga puja by UNESCO is a matter of pride for the whole of India. On the second day of his state visit, the union home minister attended a function to mark the 75th anniversary of independence at the Victoria Memorial. Speaking on the occasion, Shah said India’s culture is eternal and no one can destroy it. He said, “The independence movement started from the soil of Bengal.” “Bengal started every fight of the freedom movement and Bengal also fought the decisive battle, whether it was fighting through art or song. After the revolt of 1857, it was Bengal which did the work of awakening the Indian society that was in deep slumber,” he added. State Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also attended the function. Dona Ganguly, wife of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, performed an Odissi dance. (UNI)