Three-day exhibition of rare lithographs at Udupi from tomorrow
The Hindu
A three-day exhibition of rare lithographs of the period between 1890 and 1947 will begin at Aditi Gallery in Udupi on Wednesday, May 17, according to its Managing Trustee Kiran Acharya.
A three-day exhibition of rare lithographs of the period between 1890 and 1947 will begin at Aditi Gallery in Udupi on Friday, May 17, according to its Managing Trustee Kiran Acharya.
Addressing presspersons in Udupi on Wednesday, Dr. Acharya said that the exhibition ‘Divine Lithography’ will have posters, labels, textile labels and matchbox labels depicting divine themes. It will remain open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lithography is an ancient precision printing technique, wherein images are first templated on a stone block and multiple copies are made using the template.
Divine art holds rich history and immense significance in Indian culture. Rooted in traditional folk art, it depicts deities, celestial events, and cultural motifs. These vibrant and intricate illustrations grace homes, shops, and temples, serving as a daily reminder of spirituality, auspicious occasions, and the cyclical nature of life. Divine art was popularised with the advent of lithography, Dr. Acharya said.
The exhibition aims at documenting and preserving the art of divine lithography and the societal changes it heralded, he said.

The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












