New Delhi, Aug 6 - Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath bonded with traveller and photographer Karam Puri at his exhibition 'A Million Voices' and said that young Indian photographers could play an important role in promoting and documenting the country's cultural heritage to the rest of the world.

The minister from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, who loves art and photography, was moved by a colourful frame of the Khajuraho temple.

'The is photograph is beautiful because of its play of light. I think photographers have a lot to do in promoting the rich heritage of the Indian states. My state, Madhya Pradesh has a rich cultural heritage and a lot needs to be done to make its heritage accessible to the world,' he told IANS.

Contemporary photographs are a 'mix of talent and technology', Nath said. 'I love contemporary photography. It is all about technology. Over the last five years, we have seen a lot of talented photographers emerge into the mainstream. The galleries are also playing an important role in encouraging young photographers,' the minister said.

He added that he did not mind working with artists to make road transport and highways more attractive to tourists.

'If they have a good idea, I would love to work with the artists' fraternity,' Nath said, as he asked Puri questions about techniques and the light in his photographs at the Romain Rolland Gallery in Alliance Francaise in the capital.

The minister carried a large-format photograph of the Khajuraho Temples home.

Puri, who opened his show Wednesday, has shot extensive photo essays on the temples of Madhya Pradesh.