Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Apr 19: A wall painting is being done in the heart of the city in order to depict the culture and rituals of Tulunadu, which are very different from those of other parts in the state.
The wall paintings consist of Kambala, Kola, Nemotsava, Bandi, Cock fight, Rathostava, portraits of Veera Rani Abbakka, Parashurama, Appannana Katte (Hampanakatte), Jamboo Savari and Hampi chariot festival. In addition, social awareness messages, educational awareness, health and clean green Kudla are also giving the city an attractive look.
In all, 94 works of art have donned the 1350 feet long wall from Wenlock Hospital to Clock Tower of the city. More than 30 artists have painted these mind blowing pieces.
Dilraj Alva of Mangaluru Foundation says, “Mangaluru city is one of the cleanest and most beautiful cities of India. Lacs of tourists come here every year. The aim behind this artworks is to introduce our culture to the tourists and also to prevent the sticking of wall posters.”
Slogan ‘I Love Kudla’ will be written at one spot on the wall. This will be 20 feet wide and 4 feet in height. This is a prelude to the Swaccha Mangaluru campaign of Sri Ramakrishna Mission which will begin once again from the month of May.
Swami Ekagamyanandaji of Ramakrishna Math said, “Under the direction of Ramakrishna Mission, the wall painting is being done at Hampankatta by the Mangaluru Foundation. These paintings are done with the theme of ‘Clean and Green Mangaluru.’ These will depict the variety of culture in Tulunadu.”