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Paint Your Image of India @75

The Embassy of India in Muscat, in collaboration with BHAVALAYA Muscat Chapter, hosted the award ceremony for the student painting competition "Paint Your Image of India @75" on May 10, 2018, at the Embassy Auditorium. The event honored young talents from Indian schools across Oman, in the presence of H.E. Indramani Pandey (Ambassador of India to Oman), Dr. Retnakumar Janardanan (Founder & Chairman, Bhavalaya), and other distinguished guests and speakers.

The program featured inspiring talks, cultural performances, and recognition of winners in both junior and senior categories. Special appreciation was extended to jury members, guest speakers, and contributors who made the event a success.

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PAINT

FOR

PEACE

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Paint for Peace –

A Tribute to Harmony and Friendship

In November 2016, Bhavalaya, in collaboration with the Omani Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) and under the patronage of the Indian Embassy in Oman, successfully hosted Paint for Peace in Muscat. This one-of-a-kind event brought together 46 artists—23 Omani and 23 Indian residents of Oman—to celebrate the 46th National Day of Oman through the universal medium of art.

Event Overview

  • Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2016

  • Venue: Omani Society for Fine Arts, Shatti Al Qurum

  • Theme: Peace

  • Participants: 46 artists (23 Omani, 23 Indian)

  • Activities:

    • Two-day live painting session

    • Public exhibition of artworks

    • Judging and award ceremony

    • Charity auction

Highlights

  • Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by Sayyid Saud bin Hilal bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat. Indian Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey attended as Guest of Honour.

  • Judging Panel: Paintings were evaluated by a panel of renowned artists from Oman and India, including Anwar Sonia, Abdullah Al Riyami, Amrut Patel, and Prof. Rajeev Lochan.

  • Award Winners:

    • Omani Artists:

      • 1st Place: Masin Al Maamari

      • 2nd Place: Jumaa Al Harthi

      • 3rd Place: Ahmed Majeed

    • Indian Artists:

      • 1st Place: Kanak Mitra

      • 2nd Place: Soni Bodhi

      • 3rd Place: Komal Talathi

    • Special Recognition: K.T. Arun and Sudipta Chowdhury received special awards for their outstanding contributions.

  • Charity Auction: All 46 artworks were put up for sale. Proceeds were donated to Dar Al Atta’a, a charitable organization in Oman (75%), and the participating artists (25%).

Impact

The Paint for Peace event served as a platform for cultural exchange and artistic expression, highlighting the shared values of peace and friendship between Oman and India. It was also a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, widely respected as a beacon of peace and leadership.

Dr. J. Retnakumar, Founder and Chairman of Bhavalaya, emphasized the importance of art in building cross-cultural understanding and fostering unity in diversity.

This initiative has since been recognized as a model for community-led diplomacy and creative collaboration.

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