Sudarshan patnaik - Latest News Update, Information, Photos & Videos on Sudarshan patnaik at Lokmat Times

In a move to revive 'Jhoti', a folk art, and to encourage women, Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi, in collaboration with the Koraput district administration, organized competition at a village here on Thursday.Also known as 'Alpona', 'Jhoti' is folk art and traditional practice of making murals or Rangoli at the doorstep of the house premises during social gatherings and religious festivals.The event was attended by the world-famous sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik and saw a large number of participation of women."In today's world of science, creating a spiritual environment is almost extinct. Therefore, the state government has re-awakened the issue and created a healthy environment for women, Not only that but also they can also showcase their hidden creativity," said Sudarshan Pattnaik, President Odisha Lalit Kala Academy."It is remarkable that the old tradition is being revived through this competition. The women who have participated here are extremely talented as they can make such beautiful Jhotis. I am really grateful to the organizers as they have made an effort to revive this art," said a participant.( With inputs from ANI )Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Home

City

Latest News

Cricket

LT Premium

National

International

Maharashtra

Opinions

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Nagpur

Entertainment

Photos

Business

Technology

Sports

Lifestyle

Social Viral

Lokmat Games

Health

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Election 2024

Heatwave In India

Mumbai Water Cut

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election

IPL 2024

Sudarshan PatnaikFOLLOW

Sudarshan patnaik, Latest News

National :Devotees throng temples to offer prayers on Hanuman Janmotsav

New Delhi [India], April 6 : Devotees offered prayers in large numbers at temples across the country on the ... ...

National :Devotees across India celebrate Maha Shivaratri with great fervour

Devotees across India thronged temples of Lord Shiva on Tuesday to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. ...

National :Odisha's Koraput administration organizes competition to revive 'Jhoti' art

In a move to revive 'Jhoti', a folk art, and to encourage women, Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi, in collaboration with the Koraput district administration, organized competition at a village here on Thursday. ...