Chitra Sante opens with 88 stalls of artworks
Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Chitra Sante art exhibition in Mysuru, which features 88 stalls showcasing diverse artworks. The event aims to provide a platform for artists to sell their work ahead of the Dasara festival.
Why it matters
Supports local artists and promotes regional cultural heritage during a major festival season.
Urban Development and Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated the two-day Chitra Sante at the Manasagangotri campus by painting on a canvas, marking the beginning of the art exhibition ahead of Mysuru Dasara.
The Chitra Sante, being held in front of the Clock Tower at Manasagangotri, features 88 stalls showcasing paintings and other artworks by artists from different parts of the State and the country.
Dr. Yathindra and other dignitaries visited the stalls and appreciated the artworks. They also paid floral tributes to the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar before participating in the inaugural programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Yathindra said Mysuru was home to literature, music, dance, painting, sculpture and several other art forms. Chitra Sante provided an important platform to promote painting during the Dasara season, he said.
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