Nagpur’s Koradi Mata two-tone wooden sculpture adorns Prime Minister Mementoes e-Auction 2025

 

 

 

A remarkable two-tone wooden sculpture of Koradi Mata, a revered deity of Nagpur city, took the spotlight at the 7th edition of the Prime Minister Mementoes e-Auction 2025, conducted by Ministry of Culture, Government of India through the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, recently. The e-auction is live online at www.pmmementos.gov.in from September 17 to October 2. The wooden sculpture of Koradi Mata is showcasing the artistry of local craftsmen and the spiritual traditions of the State. Along with this, 101 other exclusive items from Maharashtra included among more than 1,300 mementoes gifted to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in e-auction. These unique treasures highlight Maharashtra’s rich cultural, spiritual, and artistic legacy.

 

A bamboo-crafted Tarpa wind instrument adorned with intricate Warli motifs depicting musicians and dancers, symbolising Maharashtra’s tribal vibrancy, harmony, and storytelling heritage is another attraction of the e-auction. Along with this, a finely detailed silver depiction of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman under an ornate Torana, presented in a protective Fiberglas case, representing devotion and craftsmanship at the event. Since its inception in 2019, the Prime Minister Mementoes e-Auction has offered citizens across India and abroad a chance to own memorabilia presented to the Prime Minister, while supporting a noble cause.

 

All proceeds go to the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India’s flagship mission to rejuvenate and conserve the river Ganga. Over the past editions, the auction has raised more than Rs 50 crore for this initiative. Citizens, collectors, and art enthusiasts are invited to participate in this year’s auction to acquire rare artefacts that embody Maharashtra’s spirit while contributing to the preservation of India’s cultural and ecological heritage. For details and participation, visit www.pmmementos.gov.in.