Depicting Ganesha’s giri pradakshina round Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai
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The launch Sri Heramba — Traces of Common Symphony, a solo present — additionally a e-book — of line drawings by Ram Prathap Kalipatnapu coincides with the Vinayaka Chavithi competition on September 7. Ganesha is the theme at Eshwaraiah Artwork Gallery in Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad imbuing the gallery with a festive spirit. The 108 line drawings characterize Ganesha’s ashtotharanamas (108 names) and depict the importance of the elephant-headed deity’s 32 incarnations, informs gallery founder M Sanjay Kumar.
Mythological storytelling
By Ram Prathap
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“Each incarnation of Ganesha gives a window into the divine essence; from the fierce and highly effective Ucchishta Ganapati to the jovial and harmless Bala Ganapati,” says artist Ram Prathap.
The various types of Lord Ganesha.
By Ram Prathap
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The artist used a Rotring pen on on Canson sheets 300gsm (grams per sq. metre) to attract Ganesha’s varieties. The concept is to interact artwork lovers, particularly the youthful era, with mythological tales. “Artwork is an efficient method to introduce kids to mythology and cultural tales.” Totally different associated anecdotes – Parvathi moulding Ganesha from turmeric paste, significance of Heramba (five-headed Ganesha as a protector), His abhishekam to Lord Shiva, Bala Ganapathi, Ganesha studying the Rudra mantram, taking part in a flute and veena, with brother Subrahmanya Swamy, driving Mushikasura (mouse) and doing giri pradakshina (a 14-kilometre pilgrimage stroll) round Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu create an emotional connection.
Curiosity in the direction of artwork
Artist Ram Prathap
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Born in Murapaka village of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh, Ram’s curiosity to artwork was natural. Whereas his grandfather used to attract with the ink of karakkaya (inknut, a small dried fruit), Ram’s father was a nail artist, “Ardour for artwork and tradition was celebrated in my household,” says Ram who was impressed by his grandfather’s ink drawings He got here to Hyderabad after his BFA, labored as an animator and based Prathap Institute of Portray in Manikonda in 2009.
y Ram Prathap
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Engaged on mythological topics, the artist creates work utilizing oil, acrylic, charcoal, pen, and ink methods. In an earlier solo exhibition, Shivananda Lahari, his linework work portrayed 100 Sanskrit devotional songs by Adi Shankaracharya. having over 100 group exhibits throughout the nation, his dream was to color 108 Ganeshas on canvas. “I’m joyful I may fulfil my dream,” he beams.
A e-book with the road drawings and stotrams has additionally been launched.
Sri Heramba – Traces of Common Symphony, a solo present by Ram Prathap Kalipatnapu is presently on at Eshwaraiah Artwork Gallery in Madhura Nagar until September 16
Printed – September 05, 2024 10:39 am IST
