President Droupadi Murmu honors Basanth Peringode for Keralam mural paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Artistic patronage and preservation of traditional mural arts: a GS1 Culture and Heritage case study.
Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu honored artist Basanth Peringode for creating Keralam mural paintings for the Rashtrapati Bhavan's permanent collection.
Background
Basanth Peringode, a former faculty member of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, was commissioned by Rashtrapati Bhavan to create Keralam mural paintings.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit: Institution where Basanth Peringode was a faculty member
- PostDroupadi Murmu: President of India
Prelims practice question
Basanth Peringode, the artist honored for his Keralam mural paintings, was a former faculty member of which institution?
- (a)Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
- (b)Delhi University
- (c)Banaras Hindu University
- (d)Jawaharlal Nehru University
Show answer
Answer: (a) Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit — The note states that Basanth Peringode was a former faculty member of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of preserving and promoting traditional Indian mural arts like Keralam murals in the context of national cultural identity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural preservation: Integrating regional heritage into national institutions to foster inclusive identity
- Artistic patronage: Role of state-led initiatives in sustaining traditional craftsmanship and apprenticeship models
Keywords: Cultural Heritage · Mural Painting · Artistic Patronage · National Identity · Traditional Arts
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