The 178th birth anniversary of the renowned painter Raja Ravi Varma will be celebrated with a series of events at the Ravi Varma Art Gallery in the state capital on Wednesday, April 29. The celebrations will commence at 10 a.m. with a floral tribute to the legendary artist.
Inauguration and Awards
Noted lyricist Sreekumaran Thampi will inaugurate the celebrations. As part of the commemorative programme, painter S N Sreeprakash, known for his contributions to the art and cultural spheres of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will be honoured with the Raja Ravi Varma Kala Shreshta Award. The Raja Ravi Varma Karma Shreshta Award will be presented to Anil Bhavageetham in recognition of his 25 years of dedicated work in promoting art through the Bhavageetham Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram.
Recognition for Young Artists
In addition, young artists and students, Rosemary Sebastian from Thodupuzha and Srihari D Pillai from Thiruvananthapuram, will receive certificates of merit as part of the celebrations.
Activities and Participation
The programme will also feature a painting camp for children, a community painting initiative, and an exhibition of works by noted artists. Prominent personalities from political, social, and cultural fields are expected to attend the event. The event is being coordinated by the Kilimanoor Palace Trust.
