Coimbatore Artist Uses Sunlight and Magnifying Glass to Create Jallikattu Art

UMD Raja from Coimbatore innovatively uses sunlight and a magnifying glass to create a Jallikattu-themed art piece.


Coimbatore: Celebrating Pongal, UMD Raja, a jewelry designer from Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore, has brought an artistic innovation to the fore. He has created a unique Jallikattu-themed artwork using sunlight focused through a magnifying glass.

This creative technique involves harnessing sunlight to etch the intricate details of Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport, onto a surface. Raja's art piece highlights the ingenuity of local artists in blending traditional themes with unconventional art methods. This artwork not only commemorates the Pongal festival but also showcases the potential of combining art with natural elements to celebrate cultural heritage.

Power Outage at Kuniyamuthur Substation Tomorrow (23.09.2026)

Coimbatore's Kuniyamuthur sub-electricity station will undergo monthly maintenance work tomorrow, September 23, 2026, fr...

Applications Invited for the Craftsman Skill Test in Coimbatore

Coimbatore District Collector Pawan Kumar Giriyappanavar has announced that applications are invited from eligible perso...

Power Outage at Malayadipalayam Substation Tomorrow (23.09.2026)

Coimbatore's Malayadipalayam sub-electricity station will undergo monthly maintenance work tomorrow, 23.09.2026, from 9...

Power Outage at Mylampatty Substation Tomorrow (23.09.2026)

Coimbatore's Mylampatti sub-power station will undergo monthly maintenance work tomorrow, September 23, 2026, from 9 AM...

Breakfast Scheme Launched at Peelamedu School; Councillor Inspects Ration Shop and Various Works

Coimbatore Corporation Ward 27 councillor Ambika Dhanapal carried out multiple inspections in Peelamedu on September 22,...

EBDC 6.0 - Electric Bike Design Challenge Inaugurated at SRIT

The Electric Bike Design Challenge (EBDC) 6.0 was inaugurated at Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on...