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S. Rajam: An Indian Painter with Notable Works

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S. Rajam: S. Rajam was a well-known Carnatic musician and painter who was born in Tamil Nadu and lived from 10 February 1919 to 29 January 2010. He was a student of the Carnatic musician. He is well known for a trilogy of paintings that he created that show the Trinity from Carnatic music. He is recognized for raising awareness of Koteeswara Iyer’s musical compositions. His home was at the Madras Music Academy. In the 1934 movie Seetha Kalyanam, Rajam made his Tamil film debut. Prior to pursuing music and painting full-time, he appeared as the lead in a few more films. He rose to fame primarily for his singing. He served as the station’s music director and staff musician. He was a multitalented man and a pride to India.  S Rajam’s Painting Prints  are world-famous. He used delicate colors, precise iconography, and an original painting style based on the color-wash technique that he invented to create these paintings. A feast for the eyes, these paintings of Hindu gods and godd...

Woodblock Printing: The Wonderful Japanese Art

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Japanese Woodblock Prints : Woodblock printing, also known as mokuhanga, was used to print books, fabric, or on paper. Its roots are in China. The method was later adopted by the Japanese, who quickly expanded it and developed it into a fine form of artistic expression. During the Edo period, the mokuhanga technique was widely utilized in Japanese printmaking. It shares some similarities with woodcut in Western printmaking but differs in that it uses water-based inks as opposed to western woodcut, which typically uses oil-based inks. Japanese inks that are water-based come in a wide range of vivid colors, glazes, and clarity. The Art of Woodblock Printmaking: Japanese woodblock printing is an elegant and ancient art. Majorly known as Mokhuanga. The materials that are used in the making of woodblock prints in Japan are created by using ancient Chinese techniques. Undoubtedly, they are some of the greatest printing techniques in the entire world. As is usual, its inspiration is drawn fro...

Chinese Terracotta Army: The Wonder

You’ll be shocked to learn that, like ancient Egypt, China also has reincarnation beliefs. Some evidence that is the same as the Egyptian practice of keeping the corpse with the essentials may also be found in China. A significant example of this custom is China’s “Terracotta Army.” Learn about the “ Chinese Terracotta Army ” of China and some of the interesting facts that surround it. Who Made the Terracotta Army? On The Order of the King himself, The Terracotta Warriors were built to guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first ruler of China. Archaeologists believe that 8,000 terracotta warriors were carved in three pits within a mile of Shi Huang’s tomb. So far 2000 terracotta warriors have been discovered who have weapons like arrowheads, spears, and swords. It is said that when Qin Shi Huang became the ruler of China, he was only 12 years old. After becoming the ruler, to protect his empire, he created an army that defeated any army called the  Chinese Terracotta Army . This ar...

The Reason Behind Celebrating The Ganesh Chaturthi:

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Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Ganesha is the foremost and first worshipped deity in Hindu culture. Before doing any good work, Hindus revere Lord Ganesha.  It is assumed that revering Lord Ganesha before doing any big and holy event is good and the work will be finished well. Lord Ganesha was known to remove the obstacles from his devotees' lives and called Vighnaharta. According to Purana Ganesh Chaturthi, the day when Lord Ganesha was born. the birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi in India with full devotion and is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month.  The national vacation of Ganesh Chaturthi is observed with elaborate rituals. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as a very grand function in Maharashtra. Numerous folktales explain why Ganesh Chaturthi is observed. In this topic, we'll let you know about one of them. Reason Behind Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi: In Hindu Pura...

An Exquisite Bronze Statue Of Lord Krishna For Your Pooja Room

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  Lord Krishna Lord Krishna is the 8th manifestation of Lord Vishnu. He was the son of Devki and Vasudev by birth, but he was taken care of by Yashoda and Nanda, his foster mother and father. One of the most revered Hindu deities is Lord Krishna. Arjuna, the protagonist of the Mahabharata, heard Sri Krishna recite the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna belonged to the Yadava clan, and the birth of Sri Krishna is depicted in a beautiful way in the Mahabharata. Krishna is typically portrayed in Hindu art as having a dark complexion (typically blue-black), and he is capable of holding both Kaumodaki’s club and Vajranabha’s chakra discus, both of which were given to them by Agni. He typically plays the flute, wears yellow attire, and sports a peacock plume in his long black hair. When Krishna was a young man, cows frequently accompanied him as he worked as a cowherd. Placing A Statue Of Lord Krishna In The Pooja Room: Before placing Lord Krishna’s idol in the pooja room, you must have known s...

An Exquisite Brass Statue Of Lord Krishna For Your Pooja Room

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  Lord Krishna Lord Krishna is the 8th manifestation of Lord Vishnu. He was the son of Devki and Vasudev by birth, but he was taken care of by Yashoda and Nanda, his foster mother and father. One of the most revered Hindu deities is Lord Krishna. Arjuna, the protagonist of the Mahabharata, heard Sri Krishna recite the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna belonged to the Yadava clan, and the birth of Sri Krishna is depicted in a beautiful way in the Mahabharata. Krishna is typically portrayed in Hindu art as having a dark complexion (typically blue-black), and he is capable of holding both Kaumodaki’s club and Vajranabha’s chakra discus, both of which were given to them by Agni. He typically plays the flute, wears yellow attire, and sports a peacock plume in his long black hair. When Krishna was a young man, cows frequently accompanied him as he worked as a cowherd. Placing A Statue Of Lord Krishna In The Pooja Room: Before placing Lord Krishna’s idol in the pooja room, you must have known some i...

Process Of Making Stone Statues And Required Material

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  Process Of Making Stone Statues And Required Material Stone Carving: The process of making  Stone Statues  is called  Petroglyphs . The craft of stone carving has been practiced for many years. Through the ages, stone sculpture has been a practice that has been passed down orally. Numerous stone temples, several of which are quite large, were built during the Stone Sculptors’ time. Carving is a challenging technique that calls for talent, focus, and extreme caution. There have been unearthed engravings on stone as well as drawings and paintings of people and animals. Required Raw Material And Tools: The Followings Are the Tools and Supplies Needed for Stone Carving: Wooden Hammer: For hammering the Chesil while you carve the stone. Iron Hammer: A large-scale stone-carving instrument. Chesil: A wide-edged carving tool used on stone. Cutting device: The larger stone blocks are cut using a variety of automated cutting devices. Drilling Machine: A rotating device used ...