Tag: Dr. Pramila Lochan
Splendours of GANJIFA ART
This book on Ganjifa art is a significant publication from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. The book has essays by authors on varied dimensions of the art of Ganjifa. Contributory essays authored by me include: 1. Mysore Ganjifa 2. The Art of Playing the Ganjifa Game- A Narrative Compilation
Myths and Legends of Melukote
Contributory chapter titled ‘Myths and Legends’ along with an appendix of popular legends authored by Dr. Pramila Lochan. Content pages: Chapter V : Myths and Legends (pages 085-108) Appendix V: Myths and Legends (pages 268-276) Published in Ritual Enactment in Temple traditions- Celuvanarayana svami temple Melukote, IGNCA, 2017. ISBN:9789386223623 …
Ganjifa Art Gallery
Ganjifa is a term commonly used for hand-made and hand-painted traditional playing cards prevalent in India since medieval times. The art and games of these cards gained popularity in India during the 16 th century and especially under the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar. Ganjifa cards are of historical importance besides holding aesthetic and artistic…