On 3rd December 2014, Indian remember their first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his 130th birth anniversary by paying rich tribute to his contributions (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963).
But there is a place in Chhattisgarh state of India, where he is remembered in a very personal and melancholic mix.
It was 22nd November 1952, when then president Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited and stayed one night in this small village Pandonagar, all inhabitants were most ancient tribe 'Pando', whose home were no more than few huts made of 'Chhind' leaves.
Since then, these 'Pando' tribe men/women of Pandonagar wait for the day of 3rd December of each year, to celebrate with fan fare and enthusiasm. Memories passed from their ancestors adds to their pride by decorating the same cottage where he stayed one-night, calling it Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence).
So there is two Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence) in India.
The one is well known residence of the President of India in New Delhi, which is an architectural marvel, to which everybody knows.
And the other one is the less known Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence) where first president of India stayed just for one night and made such a change of hearts of these tribe men/women as they still continue to keep this place close to their heart and memory, which is in Pandonagar village (Surajpur, M G Road, Near Silphili), 12 kilometers from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India.
A village road leading to the Pandonagar, with a bill board proudly announcing the privilege of the first stay of the first Indian President to their village.
The board near to the residence states that President Dr. Rajendra Prasad came along with Surguja King Mr. Ramanuj Sharan Sighdeo on 22nd November 1952.
Paint and decoration of the Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence) for the day of 3rd December 2014 is in full swing, as I visited this place just a day earlier on 2nd December 2014
On left corner in following photograph is the tree of 'Khair' (खैर/कत्था) Acacia catechu planted by the President Dr. Rajendra Prasad then in 1952 in his visit of this place.
Following is the memorable photograph of his visit, showing President Dr. Rajendra Prasad with Surguja King Mr. Ramanuj Sharan Sighdeo.
A small library room attached within this residence, which awaits more addition of books and references related to Dr. Rajendra Prasad so that visitor could know about him and his rich contribution to Indian history of his time.
But there is a place in Chhattisgarh state of India, where he is remembered in a very personal and melancholic mix.
It was 22nd November 1952, when then president Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited and stayed one night in this small village Pandonagar, all inhabitants were most ancient tribe 'Pando', whose home were no more than few huts made of 'Chhind' leaves.
Since then, these 'Pando' tribe men/women of Pandonagar wait for the day of 3rd December of each year, to celebrate with fan fare and enthusiasm. Memories passed from their ancestors adds to their pride by decorating the same cottage where he stayed one-night, calling it Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence).
So there is two Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence) in India.
The one is well known residence of the President of India in New Delhi, which is an architectural marvel, to which everybody knows.
And the other one is the less known Rastrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence) where first president of India stayed just for one night and made such a change of hearts of these tribe men/women as they still continue to keep this place close to their heart and memory, which is in Pandonagar village (Surajpur, M G Road, Near Silphili), 12 kilometers from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India.
A village road leading to the Pandonagar, with a bill board proudly announcing the privilege of the first stay of the first Indian President to their village.
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