Sacred Meeting in Ashoka Vatika

About Art

About Art:-
Kerala mural paintings are a type of art done in temples for more than 2000 years by local artists and passed down through families. These paintings are famous for being beautiful, clear, and symmetrical. They were used to show stories from religion and mythology on the walls of temples and churches in South India starting from the 8th century. The artists who create these traditional murals are highly skilled and creative, making this art form a valuable part of Kerala's heritage.

In this art, artists use traditional colours like red, yellow ochre, green, blue, white, and black. This set of colours is called "panchvarna," meaning five-coloured. Colours are essential in Kerala mural painting, bringing energy and liveliness to the detailed artwork. The colour palette of these paintings is a mix of lively shades, mainly drawn from the beauty of nature. Initially, artists used traditional mineral pigments, but nowadays, modern acrylic and oil-based paints are also used. Please read this blog to know more about the techniques of Kerala Mural Paintings.

About the Workshop

Create a traditional style Kerala Mural painting of ‘Sacred Meeting in Ashoka Vatika’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.

"Sacred Meeting in Ashoka Vatika ": This Kerala mural painting beautifully depicts the sacred meeting of Hanuman Ji and Sita Ji from the Ramayana in Ashoka Vatika. Hanuman Ji is shown with folded hands, expressing deep devotion, respect, and humility before Sita Mata. Sita Ji is seated calmly under a tree, symbolizing patience, purity, and strength during her time in Lanka. The painting captures the emotional moment when Hanuman delivers Lord Rama’s message to Sita Ji. The bright colours, detailed ornaments, and graceful expressions are characteristic features of traditional Kerala mural art. The trees, flowers, and natural surroundings create a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere in the composition. This artwork symbolizes faith, devotion, courage, and the victory of truth and righteousness.

Saju's artwork serves as a catalyst for deeper cultural understanding and appreciation, inviting viewers to reflect on the significance of Kerala's diverse heritage and the ongoing contributions of its tribal communities to the region's cultural landscape.

In this 3-week workshop, create your masterpiece, learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom

This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Sacred Meeting in Ashoka Vatika
Dates: 31st August to 18th Sep. 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM IST (Mon to Fri.)
Duration: 15 sessions (15 Hours Approx)
Original Price: ₹3200

Materials Needed

Material Needed:
-H 20 W 14 Inches approx Thick Paper/Canvas
- Red Cd Marker(Camilin)

- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
- Acrylic Colors - Indian red, Scarlet Lake, Vermilion hue, Pression blue or Cobalt blue, Black, White, Yellow ochre, Permanent yellow medium, Sap green, Olive green, Burnt umber, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna
- Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5,4,6,8

-Flat brush-0,1,2,3
- Pallet
- Bowl of Water
- Old Cloth

(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing/Sketching)

Note: The artist will give an individual output in this painting, with variations in the colours and detailing of the costumes.

About the Master Artist

Mr. Saju. M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in the restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.

Image Source and Disclaimers

Disclaimer for the art workshop:

The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
Artist typically use the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is, and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.

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