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President Droupadi Murmu receives a replica of Chhattisgarh’s State bird, the hill myna, from Governor Ramen Deka at Lok Bhavan in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the presence of the State’s First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti.
Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
State’s First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti gifts a traditional Kosa saree, while the President presents a painting to the Governor in an exchange celebrating art and cultural heritage.
Key Highlights
- Governor Ramen Deka presents President Droupadi Murmu with a replica of Chhattisgarh’s State bird, the hill myna.
- First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti gifts the President a Kosa saree representing the State’s weaving heritage.
- President Murmu presents a painting to the Governor as a memento.
- Exchange at Lok Bhavan highlights Chhattisgarh’s natural identity and traditional craftsmanship.
Raipur: Governor Ramen Deka honours President Droupadi Murmu with a replica of the hill myna, Chhattisgarh’s State bird, at Lok Bhavan on Thursday. The State’s First Lady, Rani Deka Kakoti, also presented the President with a traditional Kosa saree, reflecting Chhattisgarh’s rich weaving and handicraft traditions.
Hill Myna Replica Reflects State’s Natural Identity
President Droupadi Murmu presents a painting to Governor Ramen Deka as a memento at Lok Bhavan in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the State’s First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti also present. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
The Governor presented the hill myna replica as a mark of respect to the President. As Chhattisgarh’s State bird, the hill myna symbolises an important part of the State’s natural identity.
The presentation brought this distinctive symbol of Chhattisgarh into the exchange of mementoes during the President’s visit to Lok Bhavan.
Kosa Saree Celebrates Weaving Heritage
First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti gifted President Murmu a Kosa saree, honouring the State’s traditional textile craftsmanship.
The saree represents Chhattisgarh’s rich weaving heritage and the skills of its artisans. Its presentation recognised the place of traditional crafts in the State’s cultural identity.
President Presents Painting to Governor
President Murmu, in turn, presented Governor Deka with a painting in a distinctive artistic style as a memento.
The exchange brought together symbols of nature, weaving and visual art, highlighting the cultural significance of traditional craftsmanship and Chhattisgarh’s distinctive heritage.
