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Mara Sirpam: Wood craft of Chettinadu on display at IGRMS

Mysuru: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Southern Regional Centre (IGRMS-SRC), Wellington House, Irwin Road, has displayed Chettiar Mara Sirpam (wood craft of Chettinadu region) from Tamil Nadu as part of its Exhibit…

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Published September 11, 2017 · 2 min read
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Mysuru: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Southern Regional Centre (IGRMS-SRC), Wellington House, Irwin Road, has displayed Chettiar Mara Sirpam (wood craft of Chettinadu region) from Tamil Nadu as part of its Exhibit of the Month.

Mara Sirpam — Wooden horse rider — is the decorative object particularly in Chettinadu community. The wood carving is famous in Chettinadu region which is promptly applied in their architectural patterns like doors, ceilings and other     wooden structures.

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