Dasara Festivities: Puppetry, Sculpture, and Art Workshops from Sept 22

Quick Summary

• Mysuru Dasara 2025 Fine Arts and Handicrafts events begin from September 22, organized by the Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts sub-commitee.
• Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi will inaugurate a leather puppetry crafting camp and an exhibition of Mysuru paintings at Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts (CAVA), Mysuru, on September 22 at 4 p.m.
• exhibition features include:

– traditional Mysuru paintings.
– Contemporary artworks supported by Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA).
– Leather puppetry crafting camp supported by Karnataka Lalithakala akademi.

• Artworks by amateur and professional artists from across Karnataka will be showcased for exhibition, sale, and competition from September 26 to September 30 (10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.).

– District Minister H.C. Mahadevappa will officially inaugurate the exhibition on September 26 at 4 p.m.

• Sculpture camps conducted in collaboration with Karnataka Sculpture Akademi:

– Phase one held from september 2 to September 8; phase two runs between September 22 to September 28.
– Sculptors’ works will be displayed starting on September 28; Minister H.C. Mahadevappa to preside over the inauguration.

Indian Opinion Analysis

the upcoming events under Mysuru Dasara’s Fine Arts initiative highlight an effort to promote regional heritage while also providing platforms for contemporary art forms. by showcasing local craftsmanship through leather puppetry, traditional painting styles, sculpture camps, and competitions open to all artists in Karnataka-including amateurs-the program aims not only at cultural preservation but also economic stimulation via potential sales opportunities.

Support from institutions like IGNCA underscores recognition of historical traditions even as it contributes resources for modern artistic interpretations. Such multidimensional approaches align well with India’s broader cultural objectives of inclusivity combined with artistic excellence.Moreover, events like these foster direct interaction among diverse stakeholders-artists early in their careers alongside professionals-which could lead towards broader collaboration networks within Karnataka’s art community. Long-term implications may include greater visibility for indigenous art forms at state-level festivals and also fostering tourism interest toward such immersive experiences during iconic celebrations like Dasara.

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