Around 50 artists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh visit Kakatiya-era temples to understand their history, uniqueness, and artistic excellence
Titled 'Project Punarjeeva', the initiative was organised by Kalayagnya and TORCH to raise awareness on ancient sculptors and draw attention to the need for preservation and restoration of temples
Effort aimed at showcasing heritage wealth to future generations
Artists visit Ganapuram Kotagullu temple, Ramappa Temple and Chandravelli temple and create stunning sketches
Renowned historians Aravind Arya and Katta Srinivas, Telangana State Archaeology Department Assistant Director Mallu Naik, sculptor Raghuveer, and artist Shesha Brahmam explained the artists about temples' history
Art exhibition featuring these sketches will soon be organised in Hyderabad
Artists express hope that support from the Telangana government would strengthen their efforts and provide momentum to their cause
Pictures: Anumalla Gangadhar