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Do you know Ray Meeker? He Also Shaped Sustainability through Earth, Ceramics, and Fired Marvels

Ray Meeker, is known for his earthen stoneware artefacts has also experimented with baked insitu mud structures in Pondicherry and Auroville. These experiments laid the foundation for many architects to tread on the path of sustainability by going back to making houses and other liveable structures based on the earth. Before we charge on to […]

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Kovilpatti Calendar Artists: Masters of Mid-20th Century Indian Art

Introduction In the mid-20th century, a group of exceptionally talented artists hailing from Kovilpatti, a quaint town in Tamil Nadu, played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian calendar art industry. Guided by the visionary C Kondiah Raju, these artists, many of whom had backgrounds in drama scene painting, acting, and music for drama troupes,

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Somaskanda Murthy: A Divine Union of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda

Introduction Somaskanda Murthy, a significant and enigmatic deity in Hinduism, stands at the crossroads of divinity, symbolising the intricate matrix of life, spirituality, and cosmic unity. Within the sacred embrace of this divine triad lies a profound representation of the cosmic order, where Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and their illustrious son, Lord Skanda, seamlessly merge

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Stolen Chola-Era Bronze Idol of Dancing Krishna Traced to the United States

Introduction In a significant breakthrough, the Idol Wing CID (IWCID) of the Tamil Nadu Police has intensified efforts to repatriate a rare 12th Century bronze idol of Lord Krishna in a dancing posture, which was stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu and later discovered in the United States. This remarkable journey to recover a

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Saving Vultures Through Art: Arulagam’s Innovative Initiative

Addressing the Silent Crisis Amidst the backdrop of dwindling vulture populations, a grave concern often overlooked by both the public and authorities, Arulagam, a non-profit organization based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has taken up the mantle of vulture conservation. These remarkable creatures, often unsung heroes, play a vital role in our ecosystem by scavenging and

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Puppets in Spotlight: Tale of Tholu Bommalata from Andhra Pradesh

Tholu Bommalata, the leather puppet theatre found in Andhra Pradesh, is a unique tangible and intangible cultural tradition of the nation. They are crafted from translucent goatskin, are grand in size and vibrant in colour. These striking puppets bear intricate details, painted in the brightest of colours, and adorned with delicate perforations. Known as Tholu

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Preserving Tamil Nadu’s Rock Art: Urgent Action Needed to Safeguard Cultural Heritage

The rock art sites in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the regions of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, are facing severe destruction and disfigurement. During a recent visit to the Kumittipathi hillock, former epigraphist R Jegadeesan and his team were appalled to find the drawings ruined by overwriting, scribbling, and personal inscriptions. Similarly, at Kovanur, villagers unknowingly

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300 years old idols stolen from temple in Tamil Nadu recovered from at antique collector\’s house

7 stolen idols worth crores in international market, each over 300 years old was recovered by The Tamil Nadu Police, Idol Wing on December 7 from an idol collector’s residence. The lady identified as Sobha Durairajan had purchased the antique idols from a man named Deenadayalan of Aparna Art Gallery in 2008 and 2015. The

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300 years old idols stolen from temple in Tamil Nadu recovered from an antique collector\’s house

7 stolen idols worth crores in international market, each over 300 years old were recovered by The Tamil Nadu Police, Idol Wing on December 7 from an idol collector’s residence. The lady identified as Sobha Durairajan had purchased the antique idols from a man named Deenadayalan of Aparna Art Gallery in 2008 and 2015. The

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This distinguished Carnatic musician and painter was born today, 103 years ago

February 10, On This Day A distinguished Indian Carnatic musician and painter from the state of Tamil Nadu was born on February 10, 1919. S. Rajam is celebrated as a rare and gifted artist and performer. He is known for his series of portraits of the Trinity of Carnatic music — Tyagaraja, Muttuswami Dikshitar and

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