Sanakadika Rishis
The Kumaras are four sages (rishis) from the Puranic texts of Hinduism who roam the universe as children, generally named Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, and Sanatkumara. They are described as the first mind-born creations and sons of the creator-god Brahma. Born from Brahma’s mind, the four Kumaras undertook lifelong vows of celibacy (brahmacharya) against the wishes of their father. They are said to wander throughout the materialistic and spiritualistic […]
Process of Kerala Mural Painting and the natural pigments
The traditional process followed in Kerala Mural Painting is as follows: Step 1: Preparing the Ground Once the surface is perfectly prepared, the artist begins with a light initial sketch using either a very light yellow color or a pencil. This sketch is drawn freely, allowing the artist to modify the lines until satisfied with […]