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Pradeep Kumar

09/03/21 09:00 AM IST

All-Women’s Art Exhibition titled ‘Akshya Patra’

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Culture Minister inaugurates All-Women’s Art Exhibition titled ‘Akshya Patra’ in New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Highlights
  • The exhibition will last until March 20 and showcase more than 250 artworks from over 12 countries, including those created by 29 talented female artists that attended the three-day All Women’s National Art Camp at Garhi Studios 
  • ‘Akshya Patra’ is the inexhaustible vessel which provides to all, mirroring the role of contemporary woman as a provider for her family and society.
  • The works on display, through their artistic contributions, succinctly portray the feminine journeys, through life’s joys and sorrow
Akshaya Patra

Akshaya Patra meaning inexhaustible vessel, is an object from Hindu mythology. It was a wonderful vessel given to Yudhishthira by the sun-god Surya which held a never-depleting supply of food to the Pandavas every day.

Source: PIB

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