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Ganeshism: a celebration of Lord Ganesh in art

By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai

Mahen Chanmugam has been painting for over thirty five years, and has devoted the last twelve to portraying Lord Ganesh. His art attempts to present the complex symbolism and iconography surrounding Lord Ganesh in a colourful, contemporary form.

The combination of his elephant-like head and a quick moving vahana (vehicle) represents tremendous wisdom,intelligence and presence of mind

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Pictorial: ‘Honouring the courage of all who have dared to rebuild’

By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai

Anoma Rajakaruna shares her photos of people in black and white. Anoma has captured many expressions and many environments. Every photograph speaks differently. As a film-maker, photographer and poet ,Anoma has well captured the many moods of men, women and children around the Island. The exhibition is divided as My story, her story, his story and their stories comprising 34 photographs.

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