Paintings of Heritage structures on show at Kukkarahalli lake

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Artist Shivakumar explains about his art works to Sri Somanatheshwara Swamiji at the art exhibition being held on the banks of Kukkarahalli Lake last evening. Archaeology Department Commissioner Dr. C.G. Betsurmath and others are seen.
Artist Shivakumar explains about his art works to Sri Somanatheshwara Swamiji at the art exhibition being held on the banks of Kukkarahalli Lake last evening. Archaeology Department Commissioner Dr. C.G. Betsurmath and others are seen.

Mysore :

There are more than 25,000 heritage monuments in the State which need to be conserved, said Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, Commissioner, Department of Archaeology and Museums.

He was speaking after inaugurating a painting exhibition titled ‘Noda Banni Namma Mysoora’ at Kukkarahalli Lake premises in city last evening.

Drawings of heritage structures created by artist Shivakumar H. Doddarasinakere, were on display attracted a huge number of art enthusiasts. The paintings included that of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Chamaraja Wadiyar, Jayamarthanda and Varaha gates of the Amba Vilas Palace, the Clock Tower, Lawns in front of the Palace, Devaraja Market, etc.

Sri Somanatheshwara Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Mysore branch, Director of State Vokkaliga Sangha Prasanna, member of Niranthara Foundation Prasad Kundur, Principal of Kalaniketana School of Arts K.C. Mahadev Shetty and others were present.

The exhibition will be open to public from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm till July 7.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / July 04th, 2014

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