Ninth Nizam of Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Raunaq Yar Khan graces Basant Panchami festival in Hyderabad

This two-day event, dedicated to the Pooja of Goddess Saraswati, brought together over 1,500 participants and featured a vibrant array of cultural festivities, including delectable food and captivating music performed in both Hindi and Bengali, a press release said

Hyderabad: The ninth Nizam of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Raunaq Yar Khan, was honored as the special chief guest at the annual Basant Panchami celebrations held at Keys High School, Secunderabad.

This two-day event, dedicated to the Pooja of Goddess Saraswati, brought together over 1,500 participants and featured a vibrant array of cultural festivities, including delectable food and captivating music performed in both Hindi and Bengali, a press release said.

---

Raunaq Yar Khan said, “I embraced this celebration with a deep reverence for Goddess Saraswati, forging connections with my Hindu brothers and sisters. It is crucial to nurture our shared cultural heritage and promote interfaith understanding.” His participation signifies a noteworthy commitment to fostering unity and respect among diverse faiths.

In attendance were also others including the Consul-General of Turkey, Orhan Yalman Okan, and the British Deputy High Commissioner, Gareth Wynn Owen, the press release added.