Mysuru: The city of palaces and museums has one more attraction for visitors with the inauguration of ‘Kalashree’ a museum of beautiful artwork, sculptures and the magnificent recreation of Taj Mahal in seashells and conchs. Radha Mallappa, a resident of Hanumanthanagar, has been working on products of the sea like seashells and conchs since more than two decades and designed different items. Beginning from the smallest flower to the giant sized Taj Mahal, Shiva temple, church, each piece is unique and eye-catching. Small Industries and Sugar Minister Dr. Geetha Mahadevaprasad inaugurated the museum, located on Chamundi Hill Road in J.C. Layout where the Sand Museum is also there, here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, she said that the creations of Radha Mallappa are outstanding. She should be lauded for her effort. “If she also makes flowerpots using seashells and conchs, it will be a good idea as it can be presented as gifts,” she said.
