Rama always been a source of inspiration for all

NewsBharati    19-Dec-2017
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New Delhi, December 19: On the occasion of Museum Day, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated an exhibition titled “Rāma Abhirāma: The Beauty of Rāma in Indian Art and Tradition”.

In his inaugural address the Minister emphasised on the need to pass on the rich heritage to the future generation and said that this exhibition will be helpful in knowing the Beauty of Rāma in Indian Art and Tradition.

He also said that the mesmerizing persona of Rāma has always been a source of inspiration for writers, painters and performing artists to create the various art works in different material and mediums.

Dr Sharma further said that many of these exhibits are from reserve collection, which has been mounted for the first time on public viewing. Artisans have beautifully expressed themselves through the various mediums.

The artefacts in the exhibition consist of bronzes and terracotta sculptures, wood carvings and miniature paintings belonging to different schools, gold coin and worship icons that reflect the artistic brilliance imbibed with devotion along with the masks, Pạtachitras, embroidered temple hanging, Rāmanāmanāmāvalī.

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