Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The Chitrakala Parishat is a unique institute and it must grow at the national level,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Speaking after inaugurating the 20th Chitrasanthe organized jointly by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat and the Department of Higher Education here on Sunday,he said the National School of Drama,Delhi has earned a top position.
Similarly,the Chitrakala Parisat must grow at the national level.The government is ready to extend all cooperation to build this organization further.
This is one of the institutes which can take the Brand Bengaluru to the national level,and it must grow along the lines of IIT,IIM,and the National School of Law University.
He said the painting reflects the rich Indian culture and such a work is not happening anywhere.Now, the CKP has got the wings and the Chitrasanthe is like the Paramahamsa,a vehicle of Goddess Saraswati,and its wings are quite strong to reach new heights like the Himalayas.
The Chitrasanthe must not restrict to Bengaluru alone as there are a good number of artists in Kalyana Karnataka and south Karnataka but they lacked a proper platform for the exhibition of their talent.
This year,the chitrasanthe must be held in four divisional headquarters,Mangaluru,Mysuru,and Hubballi-Dharwad for which the government will give full cooperation.
Bengaluru is quite a unique city as it has been a home for technology, IT/BT,new science,and Startups, besides a cradle for art, culture,and spirituality thanks to spiritual centers like ISKCON, Art of Living,and Isha Foundation.
Hold for two days
Bommai said the government has permitted to have an exhibition in NGEF highlighting the growth of Science & Technology in Bengaluru.Suitable land will be provided to have an exhibition to show how a variety of arts have grown in the state capital.
From next year,the Chitrasanthe can be held for two days and the citizens must purchase the artwork to encourage the art.The painting is an expression of feeling and emotion.
The painting needs no technology and the same can be used to improve the art.The inner feelings can be understood through the artworks.
This art has great demand all over the world and it’s like a diamond.It is a mere stone for those who haven’t understood the value of a diamond and real people know the value of it.
The Chitrakala Parishat Chairman B.L.Shankar, Higher Education Minister Dr.C.N.Ashwath Narayana,MP P.C.Mohan,MLA Rizwan Arshad,and others were present.
