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Launch of the Book Rahavardi Hind by Renowned Indologist Prof. Zamira Ghafforova

Posted on: January 26, 2026 | Back | Print


As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Vande Mataram, the Embassy of India in Dushanbe hosted the launch of the book “Rahavardi Hind” by renowned Indologist Prof. Zamira Ghafforova.

The book offers a scholarly dive into India’s rich cultural and literary heritage. Drawing on rare manuscripts and historical sources, it highlights the deep civilizational and literary bonds that have long linked India with Tajikistan and Central Asia. The launch also emphasized the vital role of academic scholarship in preserving shared heritage and strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Tajikistan.

Graced by Padma Shri Prof. Habibullo Rajabov, academics, scholars, and the Indian diaspora in Tajikistan, the event featured an engaging discussion on the academic, cultural, and historical significance of Vande Matram, followed by a soulful collective singing of India’s national song by everyone present.