Summary:
Some artists gave a new lease of life to old lanterns by adding a colourful paint to them. An annual event, Rang Malhar, was recently hosted in the city to appease rain god and welcome monsoon. Around 80 artists of different age groups came together to participate in the event and display their creativity. In the past, we have painted cars, bicycles, hats and umbrellas.”While some used acrylic colours, others chose oil paints to display their creative side. “That’s the best way to please Lord Indra and invite him to bless us with his showers and blessings.” After painting the lanterns at a day-long workshop, the artists also carried out a rally in the old Jaleb Chowk crossing the historic Jantar Mantar observatory..