EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS
ARANMULAYUDE NIRAKKOOTTU
(ARANMULA IN COLOURS)
ARANMULAYUDE NIRAKKOOTTU
(ARANMULA IN COLOURS)
Aranmula is a heritage village recognized by UNO taking
account of its heritage value and cultural contributions. Exhibition of
Paintings namely Aranmulayude Nirakkoottu(Aranmula in colours) by 48 leading
Artists of Kerala was held at TDM hall, Ernakulam, Kerala from 25th
January to 1st February 2015. The exhibition was conducted as a
follow up programme of a 3 days Camp organized by Aranmula Heritage Trust at
Aranmula in May 2014. They expressed their concern on destruction of
environment, Heritage, Trees, Water bodies, Art and Culture, in canvas.
As a curtain raiser to the exhibition, a symbolic travel of a
Brass pot containing the Soil of Aranmula started from “puthariyal” in front of
Aranmula Temple at 10 am on 23rd of February 2015. The pot was
handed over to the Chairman of Aranmula heritage trust, Shri Kummanam
Rajasekharan by the oldest farmer of Aranmula. The Pot was ceremoniously
received at TDM hall, Ernakulam by Artist Shri K .K Warrier on 23rd
January 2015. Artist Shri Kaladharan presided, Shri Kummanam Rajasekharan
stated that the soil of Aranmula carries a great heritage of Agriculture. Shri
Warrier mentioned in his speech that Artists performed great service of the
cause of protecting the environment.
A ceremonial flag heralding the commencement of Exhibition was hoisted by Film Director, Major Ravi, on 24th January. Major Ravi stated that it is commendable that the Artists are coming forward to participate in protecting the environment and heritage. He urged the younger generation to come forward to spread the message.
The exhibition was inaugurated on 25th January by
Cardinal George Alencherry by lighting the Lamp. Prof. M K Sanu, Chairman of
the organizing committee presided. Guests were received with VANCHIPPATT (Songs
of oarsmen). Cardinal, in his address, stated that the exhibition is an Art
delight and Artists who created then deserves great respect from public. These
Artists are role models to the world, he stated.
Prof. M K Sanu started his presidential address with a story
from Sakuntalam. When the deer chased by Dushyanta enters the Ashram of Kanva,
his disciples plead with the king not to kill the deer. The Artists who created
the paintings are similarly by pleading for protection of nature. Protecting the environment is the actual
development. By protecting the Rivers,
Hills, Water bodies, Soil etc, we are protecting the future generations. By doing this, we will command respect of the
world, Prof. Sanu added. Shri Kummanam
Rajasekharan gave a detailed account of the Artists camp and the effects being
made to protect and preserve our great heritage.
The exhibition attracted large crowds. Famous Aranmula
Mirror and other Artifacts were also displayed.
A meeting was held to pay tributes to Shri R.K Lakshman, famous cartoonist.
The concluding session on 1st Feb was inaugurated
by Shri Binoy Viswam, former Forest Minister at a function presided over by
Justice M. Ramachandran. Shri Binoy Viswam expressed his continues support for
the struggles at Aranmula for protecting environment and heritage.
Some of the comments recorded by visitors include.
