Concept of shelter and protecting mankind from nature’s fury has been adapted since times immemorial. However, the methodology has been varied from the forest to the modern day city. Human beings need protection from sun, wind, rain and also have a personal space for themselves, hence the concept of structures evolved. Over a period of…
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Rainy season is considered an inauspicious time. The sun is making its journey south; the days are becoming shorter and the nights colder; the earth is wet, worms and snakes are wriggling out, the walls are damp, and there is moss in every corner… it is…
By Dr. Padmavathi Narasimhan Mysuru, the cultural capital of Karnataka is resonant with the music of great maestros. Sri Prasanna Vidya Ganapathi Mandali Charitable (SPVGMC) Trust has been playing a crucial role in preserving the continuity of this resonance. It is shouldering the responsibility of keeping classical music alive with all its grandeur. It has…
By V. Shourabh With the onus of protecting Mother Earth and going green, a lot of awareness has been created among Mysureans and they have now switched to eco-friendly idols that are devoid of Plater of Paris (PoP) and any sort of chemicals. It is an icing on the cake if it is a Green…
Bamboo artisans receive a caning, thanks to non-availability of bamboo and dipping sales By Nandini Srinivasan Whatever be the pace at which the world is changing, cultural beliefs do not seem to have taken a backseat. All the festivals being celebrated with the same fervour as in the past is enough proof to this. “Festivals…
From idol of PM Modi next to Lord Ganesha to actor Yash of KGF movie, sculptors give wings to their imagination By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers The idol of Lord Ganesha plays a major role in the prayers that follow after the first day. As Mysuru celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi next week, artists have found the perfect…
For many artisans of Mysuru, there are two seasons a year: The season of festival and the rest of the year. Walk down the by-lanes of Mysuru just before Ganesha Chaturthi you get a glimpse of the life of the artisans who have been creating Ganesha idols for years now. As the festival nears, narrow…
What started as a hobby 45 years ago, saree-draping took a serious turn for these 4 sisters who have now turned it into ‘doll couture’ By Sreekanth Datta If Ganesha idol-makers are literally burning the midnight oil to meet the deadlines as the Ganesha festival approaches, in a quiet corner of city, a group of…
Sometimes, your passion lets you forget all miseries and what matters is the work you love to do. As everyone across the country gears up to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi on Sept. 2, their creators struggle to even meet their meagre daily expenses. And they pray for a better life, each day… By Team SOM The…
By N. Niranjan Nikam They are on high alert 24X7 responding to the calls in seconds and minutes rushing to the spot, trying to put out fire, saving lives, recovering properties all the while putting their lives at stake. But just peep into the lives of these honest, dedicated, determined firemen and the heart of…
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