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Mandana/Rajasthan

Rajasthan mandana, "Inspired women painters"— part 7

Various homes, many wonderful meetings with women and, many wonderful moments.

Chantal Jumel

Jul 30, 2014 • 2 min read

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Kolam to celebrate the birth anniversary of god Rama

Bow, arrows, and padukas as symbols of Rama in kolam. He is adorned with all virtues, exceptional strength, and incredible archery skills. Janaka, the king of Mithila had decided that the king who could lift the bow would marry his daughter Sita.

Chantal Jumel May 22, 2022 • 7 min read

Kapaleeswarar temple, the chariot festival

Processional chariots (ratha in Sanskrit, ter in Tamil) are an integral part of temples and public life in South-India. It is therefore normal to find in the kolam repertoire a rich collection of chariot designs dedicated to the gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon.

Chantal Jumel Apr 2, 2022 • 7 min read

Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the hunter and the householder"— part 2

Ayyappan Tiyattu ritual is performed in the regions of northern and central Kerala. The paintings of the Nambiar community exhibit a perfect mastery of line. The three-dimensional effects add a sculptural dimension to the paintings and a liveness to the image of Ayyappan and the other characters.

Chantal Jumel Feb 27, 2022 • 6 min read

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