Darshan of the Divine (Chola Bronzes) by Benoy K Behl

Online Event, India Habitat Centre, 15th October, 2022
Talk and Screening of Film Produced for Doordarshan
By Benoy K Behl
Introduction by Sujata Chatterji
By about the 8th century, the utsava murtis, or festival images of the deities, in the temples of Tamil Nadu, began to be made in bronze. This tradition of bronzes, which reached its height in the rule of the Cholas, resulted in some of the finest works of Indian art.
In the skilled hands of devoted artists, the metal images communicated the majesty and dignity of the deities, as well as the suppleness and dynamic movement of their bodily form. These are remarkably expressive and graceful. They convey the spiritual fervour of the artists who made them. These works of art are part of a divine architecture, where the deity manifests himself in forms which awaken the bliss and the peace within the viewer.
These fluid and subtle images are a means of expressing the beauty of the divine which is in all that we see.

[@debashismitro3255]

Extremely ingratiated for the deeply insightful lecture. It was a privilege to see and experience.

[@artnbuddhism]

Thank you very much for the generosity of your appreciation. It is truly very kind of you. Please accept my best wishes.

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*Timestamps* Introduction (by Benoy K Behl and Sujata Chatterji): 0:00 - 7:27 Documentary: 7:28 - 29:15 End Credits: 29:16 - 29:48 Conclusion (by Behl): 29:48 - 33:36

[@chengsocheat919]

So perfect ♥️🙏💚

[@artnbuddhism]

Thank you so much. So kind of you. My best wishes.

[@chengsocheat919]

@@artnbuddhism Thank you so much Sir 🙏💚

[@studiokumuda6621]

Excellent and informative film! A follower of all films by Benoy Behl, this one was pure joy to view. This one showed exactly the process of ‘lost wax bronze statues’ and their divine method of sculpting. Thank you.

[@artnbuddhism]

@@studiokumuda6621 Thank you very much for your warm appreciation. I am grateful to you for your generosity of expression.

[@srimanjetty]

Who sang the background song Sama gana lolane? Which album is that?

[@artnbuddhism]

The songs and background music were recorded solely for the film. The film credit titles under ‘Music and Songs’ carry the names. Thank you very much for the kindness of your appreciation.

[@vaibhavransaure6986]

Many indian tempels are buddhist tempels.. 𑀦𑀫𑁄 𑀩𑀼𑀤𑁆𑀥𑀸𑀬🙏🙏

[@pikachue602]

😂😂😂😂