"Rubbu Rolu" (a traditional mortar and pestle made of stone) decorated with Shanku Chakra Namam and other spiritual images photographs

These are "Rubbu Rolu" (a traditional mortar and pestle made of stone) decorated and painted with beautiful Shanku Chakra Namam and other spiritual images photographs. This decorated Shanku Chakra Namam Rubbu Rolu is in a temple premises. Used these type of  Rubbu Rolu on some sacred festival occasions in temples. While seeing this beautiful Rubbu Rolu decorated and painted with beautiful Shanku Chakra Namam and other spiritual images in a temple premises on a festival occasion taken these photographs. Telugu people called this as Rubbu Rolu (traditional stone mortar) which used by telugu people from many generations particularly old generation people used this very much and it is a healthy activity of old generation people in those olden days by using this age old Rubbu Rolu.

 

 

Cultural Heritage of India vintage art prints in my collection sharing today on World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (World Cultural Day)

 UNESCO declared May 21 as "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (World Cultural Day)". World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is an international initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. On this occasion sharing herewith some vintage art prints of cultural diversity of several states of India which are in my collection. In each of these prints we observed cultural diversity in the folk traditions, performances and life style of people etc.

Pongal theme cheriyal paintings in my collection

On the auspicious Pongal festival  season (Boghi, Sankranthi & Kanuma festivals) i am herewith sharing some pongal theme relating cheriyal paintings which are in my collection like Gangireddu, Haridasu, Bullock Cart etc.

These are some Pinguli Chitrakathi paintings in my collection

These are some Pinguli Chitrakathi paintings in my collection.

Krishnanagar Clay Lantern in my collection

This is "Krishnanagar Clay Lantern" in my collection. Krishnanagar Clay Work Artisans from West Bengal created this intricate clay lantern.

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Ghurni (Bengali: ঘূর্ণি) is a neighbourhood of Krishnanagar in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the centre for the production of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls.

History

The old name of Krishnanagar was Rewe. In the early 17th century Bhabananda Majumdar founded the royal family of Nadia. Later, Maharaja Rudra changed the name to Krishnagar. In 1757, Maharaja Krishnachandra (1710–1783) helped the British East India Company against Siraj ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey. He was a patron of the arts, including literature and music, and supported the production of clay dolls. In 1728 he brought families of potters from Dhaka and Natore and settled them in Ghurni, then a village.

Clay dolls

In an article, the Bangalore-based newspaper Deccan Herald writes, “We have clay dolls, toys and even clay sculptures in different parts of India. But there has been nothing to match the clay doll artisans of Krishnanagar in the Nadia district of West Bengal. The creations of these artists are displayed in most of the handicraft museums of the world. In India, we have a large display of these dolls in the Shankar’s Doll Museum in New Delhi. One look at the clay dolls and we are amazed at the reality with which the artist has displayed the character of the model. A horse rearing to gallop to a placid dog licking its lips after a hearty feed.”

Krishnanagar clay dolls are unique in their realism and the quality of their finish, ‘...they truly represent a breakaway from the traditional form. Fruits, fish, insects, animals, birds, and of course the entire pantheon of gods and goddesses, and even the ubiquitous Donald Duck and other popular comic strip characters, faithful copies of real-life, down to the minutest detail. Realistic recreations of everyday life, work, mood and character- farmers, weavers, rag pickers, basket makers, umbrella makers - are yet other specialties of Krishnanagar dolls.’

Exhibitions of Krishnagar dolls have been held in London, Paris and Boston. Ghurni clay models have won medals and certificates at international exhibitions.

Changing times

The clay modellers of Ghurni have fallen on bad days. The decline of feudal zemindari culture and loss of their patronage have adversely affected them. They are finding new patrons amongst NRIs, many of whom are acquiring clay models in large numbers.

The number of master craftsmen is decreasing as members of the younger generation are switching over to more lucrative trades or more paying professions. In 2007, the number of master craftsmen staying at Ghurni dwindled to 10, most of them aged.
The above information on Krishnanagar Clay work artisans is taken From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghurni

Rama & Sita vintage art postcard

This is "Rama & Sita" vintage art postcard in my collection. This vintage postcard printed in Luxembourg.

Sri Rama Panchayatan vintage art postcard

This is "Sri Rama Panchayatan" vintage art postcard in my collection. This vintage postcard printed in Germany.

Lord Ganesha Madhubani painting in my collection

This is Lord Ganesha madhubani painting in my collection.

Madhubani or Mithila painting is one of the oldest folk art form of India developed and practiced by women from Mithila region of Bihar State. According to historical sources the madhubani painting started at the time of Sita Swayamvaram during Ramayana period. At that time Janaka Maharaja (Mithila Naresh) requested mithila woman to draw some paintings on that event and from then onwards this folk art form is started.

ఇది నేను సేకరించిన వినాయకుడి మధుబని పెయింటింగ్ చిత్రం (madhubani painting). మధుబని చిత్రాలు బీహార్ రాష్ట్రంలోని మధుబని మిధిలా ప్రాంతంలోని స్త్రీలు కనుగొని మరియు నేర్చుకొని అభివృద్ధి పరిచిరి. చరిత్ర ప్రకారము ఈ మధుబని చిత్రములు మొదట సీతా స్వయంవరం సమయములో జనక మహారాజు కోరిక మీద మిధిలా ప్రాంతం లోని స్త్రీలు గీసినారని చెబుతారు. జనక మహారాజుకి మిధిలా నరేశుడని ఒక బిరుదు ఉండడము ఇక్కడ మనము గమనించవలసిన విషయము.  

At the time of pooja performance to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturdhi festival i am putting this painting at Lord Ganesha puja mandapam in our home.

Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati Maa wall painting photograph

This is Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati Maa wall painting photograph. I took this photograph in cultural town Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry).

Beautiful Indian sculpture photograph

These are  photographs of a beautiful Indian sculpture. This beautiful Indian Sculpture remind us about the glory and significance of Indian Sculpture, Indian Heritage and Culture.

 

ఇవి ఒక అందమైన భారతీయ శిల్పము యొక్క పొటోలు. ఈ శిల్పము మనకి భారతీయ శిల్పకళా వైభవాన్ని మరియు భారతీయ సంస్కృతీ సంప్రదాయాల యొక్క ఔన్నత్యాన్ని  మనకి గుర్తుకు తెస్తుంది.

Cultural Wall Paintings of India

These are some Cultural Wall Paintings photographs. I am taking these photographs from the paintings of a wall in Kakinada. In India it is a common tradition and practice to draw paintings on Walls in many parts. Generally these wall paintings draw attention to the people those who are crossing the location and most people are looking at these wall paintings with much curiosity because the artist who draw these paintings with much creativity and enthusiasm for his popularity. One artist named Mr.Lakshman drew these cultural wall paintings from where i am taking these photographs.

From now onwards i want to share images in my posts with  my name appearing on background. I hope many people know about this feature as it is something look like copyright. The main reason for this change is because recently i observed that some bloggers and other people using my images as it is and also same text by not mentioning the image source i.e. from where they are using the images and text. To my surprise one blogger using my vintage postcards etc. as it is and he mentioned in his blog and "these postcards are my (his) collection". Due to this reason from now i am sharing my images with my background name only. But any person or organisation is having doing some serious research on a particular topic and if they want my original images instead of my name background images then i am sharing those original images to them through email. I hope now people understand as why i am changing my blog images now with background my name on each of my new blog post images.  

These are the photographs Cultural Wall paintings which i am taking from a wall in Kakinada.