PM Modi presented Bhoj Patra by the tribal community from Joshimath’s border regions

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi was on Friday presented a unique ‘Bhoj Patra’  by the tribal community from Niti-Mana valley, a border region of Joshimath, Uttarakhand.

Tribal communities of Niti- Mana valley living in border region of Joshimath expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working to rejuvenate Sacred pilgrimage sites and appreciated his firm resolve to safeguard and promote Indian culture.

PM Narendra Modi was presented a unique ‘Bhoj Patra’ today by the tribal community from Niti-Mana valley, a border region of Joshimath, Uttarakhand.

Tribal communities expressed gratitude towards the PM for working to rejuvenate sacred pilgrimage sites, among other things. pic.twitter.com/06pbPllDuv

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It was Presented by Smt Bina Badwal, Sarpanch Van Panchayat of Mana.

Traditionally ink made from natural dyes( by mixing limestone+ leaves+ flowers) was used to write with a kalam (pen) made from ringal

Bhojpatra tree( Himalayan Birch) is a deciduous tree growing in the Western Himalayas in high altitude regions of 2500-3500 metres.

Its significance is that Mahabharat and other ancient scriptures were written on the bark of the Bhojpatra tree.