As part of the grand Dasara celebrations in Mysuru, a captivating rangoli competition was meticulously organized on the forecourt of the iconic Mysuru palace this Tuesday. Hosted jointly by the Department of Women and Child Development and the Women’s Dasara Sub-Committee, the event saw an enthusiastic turnout of over 150 talented women. Each participant showcased her artistic flair, transforming the ground into a canvas of intricate designs and vibrant colors, all centered around a diverse array of compelling themes.
Among the standout creations, Shwetha T.D. from Nanjangud taluk presented a thought-provoking piece titled ‘Don’t Be Addicted’, vividly illustrating the pervasive dangers of mobile phone and social media dependency. Another inspiring artwork by Spandana from Mysuru depicted a woman alongside a radiant lamp, drawing its essence from the State government’s ‘Gruha Jyoti’ scheme, symbolizing empowerment and light. Other notable contributions included Nirmala from Tumakuru, who elegantly portrayed Goddess Chamundeshwari astride a tiger; Sindhu Lakshmi, who intricately drew Goddess Durga accompanied by an elephant; and Lakshmi from Davanagere, whose rangoli beautifully captured the profound pride of being born as a woman. Sunitha from Vijayanagar captivated observers with her illustration of Nandi and a Shivalinga. The vibrant display also featured various cultural and spiritual motifs such as the majestic Chamundi Hill gopura, Lord Ganesha encapsulated within the sacred Om symbol, the royal emblem of Gandaberunda, a graceful peacock, a magnificent Dasara elephant, a traditional chariot, and the endearing Balakrishna, all drawing significant attention and admiration from visitors. Earlier in the day, the rangoli competition was formally inaugurated by T.S. Srivatsa, MLA for Krishnaraja, who offered floral tributes to an impressive Arjuna elephant rangoli crafted by local artist Puneeth from Kurubarahalli.