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Nandalal Bose | PERSONALITY

Nandalal Bose’s artwork
enhances the beauty of
our Constitution and
gives it a new identity.
His artistic pursuits have
immortalized Nandalal
Bose, along with
the Constitution.

Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister

exhibit this artwork during the session. Bose visited the the Gurukul. These works convey messages about
villages around Haripura and ultimately created some how our education policy should be. Alongside
art canvases depicting life in rural India. These invalu- illustrations of the Bhagavad Gita, he also included
able works gained immense attention at the famous art images of Shivaji and Lakshmibai, teaching lessons
exhibition, the Venice Biennale, in 2019. of patriotism. The depiction of the Gurukul reminds
Later, on December 17, 2024, Union Home Minister us of the ancient system of learning, while the image
Amit Shah also remembered Nandalal Bose in the of Nataraja symbolizes how balance should be main-
Rajya Sabha, on the occasion of 75 years of the Indian tained in life.
Constitution. He said that in keeping with the spirit of Furthermore, in the Republic Day parade on
the written Constitution, Nandalal Bose had illustrated January 26, 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and
various events that give prominence to India’s history, Empowerment’s tableau presented the glorious
religion, culture, traditions, and human values. journey of the Constitution over 75 years. Nanda-
In his artwork, one can find depictions of Lord lal Bose’s artwork was prominently displayed on
Rama, Buddha, and Mahavira, as well as visuals sym- sculptural panels. Nandalal Bose passed away on
bolizing India’s ancient education system through April 16, 1966. n

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