Inaugurates The Six-Day Expo Cum Sale of TTD Crafts

 Describing the students of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Traditional Sculpture and Architecture (SVITSA) as the "Torch Bearers" of the rich Indian culture and heritage, TTD JEO (H & E) Smt Sada Bhargavi called upon the faculty and students to take their craftsmen expertise to a global level.

 

Inaugurating the six-day long Exhibition cum Sales of the various artifacts by the students of TTD-run SVITSA at Alipiri in Tirupati on Saturday along with SVIMS Director Dr Vengamma, the JEO (H & E) said, TTD is the only organization that has recognized and giving boost to the traditional arts like temple architecture, sculpting and painting courses. "TTD has commenced this institution in 1960 and the last six decades nearly 760 odd students from this prestigious institution have successfully completed their four-year-long course and settled in various fields. I wish that this great institution should give more such artisans to the country to sustain the rich temple culture and architecture for the coming generations ", she asserted.

 

The JEO (H & E) said TTD is running six courses in SVITSA including Temple Architecture, Stone, Sudha, Metal and wood sculptures, Traditional painting (Kalamkari). She said, there is a need to encourage the students to set up small-scale industries with their artistic expertise for which they should be trained in business techniques. She also advised conducting workshops and seminars to enhance their business skills to promote their artifacts globally.

 

Earlier, during her address on the occasion, the Director of SVIMS Dr Vengamma said appreciated the efforts of TTD in encouraging the special courses related to traditional arts which are the face of Indian Heritage.

 

The JEO (H & E) also felicitated Smt Mamatha Reddy, the renowned entrepreneur who encouraged Kalamkari sarees in the temple city of Tirupati using natural color dyes and won international recognition on the occasion.

 

Earlier the students of each branch explained to the JEO (H & E) the importance of each Traditional artifact that was put for display in the exhibition along with its process of preparation. 

 

Devasthanam Education Officer Sri C Govindarajan, the Principal of the Institution, Sri Venkat Reddy, senior faculty Sri G Sagar, Principals of other TTD educational institutions, other faculty, and students were also present.