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Kerala is a coastal southern state of the Indian subcontinent. Not only is it famous for its numerous beaches, and art festival Kochi-Muziris Biennale, but also for birthing numerous painters. One of them is Raja Ravi Varma. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kerala, the Kilimanoor Palace stands as a testament to the rich cultural […]
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Even during the early days of their establishment, The founders of Gita Press aimed big. Famous names such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan and Premchand have all, at one point, written for Kalyan. Hanuman Prasad Poddar the founding editor-in-chief of Kalyan was a huge contributor to the massive success of the magazine. To
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Men and women went to the temple to see their Hindu Gods. It was only after 1923, that the Gods began to visit the houses of Hindi reading believers through the pictures depicted in the religious books published by Gita Press. They are the biggest publisher of Hindu religious books. Gita Press Gorakhpur was one
Introduction The National Museum of Oman has become a global hub for art enthusiasts and tourists, thanks to its exclusive exhibition, ‘India on Canvas.’ This exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of modern Indian art and has been drawing visitors from around the world. Featuring iconic artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy,
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Raja Ravi Varma’s legacy as a painter who transformed Indian worship is definite, and nowadays, we glorify the memory of legendary artists in a different tone and fashion. Ravi Varma brought Indian mythology to life through the Ravi Varma Press, democratizing art and making Gods and Goddesses a part of every Indian household. Raja Ravi
In what many would consider an unstable and unpredictable year for the economy, 2022-23 boasted some of the most expensive paintings sold in history. After 2020’s lockdown-era auction depression, the market has since regained its pre-pandemic luster, and in many ways, rocketed into an entirely new stratum of opulence. While each work sold has merit
Smriti Malhotra The former Royal family of Kilimanoor last year requested the Central Government to posthumously honour Raja Ravi Varma with the Bharat Ratna, which is the nation’s highest civilian award. Ramvarma Thampuran K.R. wrote to the union minister of Culture, G. Kishan Reddy that the family wishes a Bharat Ratna Award for the late
Tsuktiben Jamir He is by far India’s most well-known painter and artist. Even in the most rural villages, prints and copies of his paintings may be found adorning the walls of homes. Unfortunately, in many cases, people are not familiar with the artist’s name. Raja Ravi Varma (29th April 1848- 2nd October 1906) was an
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Krispin Joseph The birthplace of Raja Ravi Varma celebrated his 175th birth anniversary today morning in Kilimanoor Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Two rare original paintings by Raja Ravi Varma were unveiled at that function in Kilimanoor Palace, attended by distinguished guests from Kerala- Central government and art and culture, including the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad
Krispin Joseph What is the contemporary experience of Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings? Can anyone move without encountering Raja Ravi Varma’s artwork in public or private? You may not recognise the calender artwork as an image of Raja Ravi Varma for a long time. Some years ago, Mumbai-based ad agency, Taproot, created an ad campaign for
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