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How Architect Amitabh Sarma Perceives Art: Insights into Integrating Aesthetics and Design (Part-3)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From […]

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Architect Ashish Agarwal: Home Buying and Designing in India – A Journey as Emotional as a Wedding (Part-4)

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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Adaptive Re-Use of Historical Buildings and Monuments

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Introduction Creative solutions, such as adaptive reuse, which repurposes historic buildings for modern purposes while preserving their historical and spiritual relevance, are necessary to preserve historical heritage, especially religious buildings. Careful architectural design principles are used to painstakingly restore and adapt new uses while maintaining the original spirit. To conserve these architectural treasures for future

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Raghupathy’s Dynamic Artistry Blends Realism with Abstraction, Inspiring Cultural Reflection and Innovation

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Ranjith Raghupathy is an artist whose unwavering dedication to self-discovery and experimentation has defined his route through the art world. Raghupathy, who has a background in art education, set out on a mission to discover his own artistic voice. Along the way, he explored the complex relationships that exist between realistic and abstract aspects as

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ASI Unveils Ambitious Revitalization Project for Konark Sun Temple: Transforming Plain Stones into Timeless Artistry

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An amazing project at the Konark Sun Temple has been initiated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in an attempt to bring back the majesty of one of the most renowned ancient structures in India. By transforming the once-plain stones into engaging works of art, this effort hopes to revitalise the ancient location. Conservation

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No! Ilya Repin is not Russian According to Finland’s Largest Art Museum

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In a significant move, Finland’s largest art museum, the Athenaeum, has officially changed the nationality of renowned 19th-century Realist painter Ilya Repin from Russian to Ukrainian. This decision comes in response to a campaign led by Ukrainians advocating for the acknowledgment of Repin’s true heritage. Initial Cataloging and Controversy The controversy began when the Athenaeum

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Dipal Sisodia’s Artistic Odyssey Into Ahmedabad’s Old City is Nostalgia and Celebration Of Life

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Ahmedabad-based Dipal Sisodia’s work captures the essence of her surroundings. Nestled in the heart of the old city, Dipal draws inspiration from the close-knit neighbourhood that embodies this historic site. Embroidery and terracotta stand as her chosen mediums of exploration, each stitch and moulding is a sincere effort to her dedication to preserving the traditional

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Wood, Wheels, and Worship: The Architectural Details of Jagannath Temple and its Annual Rath Yatra”

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Millions of devotees from across the world are thronged to see the famed Jagannath Temple and the Rath Yatra of the temple in the small town of Puri in Odisha each year. The temple and the chariot of the Rath yatra are architectural marvels that reflect the beauty of Odisha’s traditional heritage and the devoted

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Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Opts for Stone as Timeless Craftsmanship Over Steel Resilience

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Introduction In a historic turn of events, the Supreme Court’s judgment paved the way for the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, where the idol of infant Lord Ram, known as Ram Lalla, had been placed in a small tent for decades. As the completion of the temple nears, it stands as a

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Chandrakant Sompura’s 32-Year Quest – Does Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Emerge as His Magnum Opus?

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As India eagerly anticipates the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the architectural brilliance behind this monumental project takes centre stage. Renowned architect Chandrakant Sompura and his team are in the limelight, their dedication and expertise marking a significant chapter in the nation’s history. Genesis of the Vision: 32 Years in

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