Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha

About Art:-

Name: Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha
Start: 2026-11-15T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Kerala

Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural of " Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha" with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.

About Art:-
Kerala mural paintings are a type of art done in temples for more than 2000 years by local artists and passed down through families. These paintings are famous for being beautiful, clear, and symmetrical. They were used to show stories from religion and mythology on the walls of temples and churches in South India starting from the 8th century. The artists who create these traditional murals are highly skilled and creative, making this art form a valuable part of Kerala's heritage.

In this art, artists use traditional colours like red, yellow ochre, green, blue, white, and black. This set of colours is called "panchvarna," meaning five-coloured. Colours are essential in Kerala mural painting, bringing energy and liveliness to the detailed artwork. The colour palette of these paintings is a mix of lively shades, mainly drawn from the beauty of nature. Initially, artists used traditional mineral pigments, but nowadays, modern acrylic and oil-based paints are also used. Please read this blog to know more about the techniques of Kerala Mural Paintings.

About the Workshop

Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural of "Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha " with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.

Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha: This Kerala mural painting beautifully portrays Lord Ganesha in a dynamic dancing posture, celebrating divine energy and joy. The multiple arms of Lord Ganesha hold various sacred objects, symbolizing his divine powers and ability to remove obstacles. His elephant head represents wisdom, intelligence, and understanding, while his graceful posture reflects rhythm and spiritual harmony. The intricate jewellery, traditional ornaments, and detailed costume highlight the richness of Kerala mural art. The circular composition, surrounded by elaborate borders and decorative patterns, creates a balanced and visually striking design. The vibrant shades of orange, blue, green, and brown enhance the divine presence of Lord Ganesha and the traditional character of the artwork. Overall, this painting symbolizes wisdom, auspicious beginnings, prosperity, and the joyful celebration of divine energy.

In this 4-week workshop, create your masterpiece while learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions. Pictures and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom.

This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Divine Dance of Lord Ganesha
Dates: 16th Nov. to 11th Dec. 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM IST (Mon to Fri.)
Duration: 20 sessions (21+ hours approx)
Price: INR 4800 (4 weeks)

Learning Objectives and Modules:

In this workshop, participants will learn about the intricate traditional techniques of Kerala Mural art, focusing on washing methods and various shading and outlining styles. The history of the art form and the significance of its motifs will be explored in detail. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with all the techniques used in creating Kerala Mural paintings, including a step-by-step drawing and painting tutorial with detailed voiceovers. Throughout the process, the artist will provide guidance, support, and answer any questions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this traditional art form.

The workshop is divided into 20 sessions/modules:
The first two stages of Kerala Mural - Lekhya Karma and Rekha Karma (sketching and outlining) are already done if a pre-sketch is provided, and you can follow that if you are a beginner. We will follow with other steps in the workshop

Module 1 and 2: Washing ornaments and some parts of dresses
Module 3: Continue washing of ornaments & and some areas of the dress
Module 4: Applying the two coat of the base color
Module 5: Starting the outlining with red

Module 6: Continuing the outlining with the same red

Module 7: Continuing the outlining with the same red

Module 8: Completing the red outlining

Module 9: Start Washing and Shading of Gods

Module 10: Washing and shading on the Gods

Module 11: Washing and shading continue:

Module 12: Washing, outlining, and shading

Module 13:Washing, outlining, and shading continue

Module 14: Continue the shading and detailing.

Module 15: Continue the shading and detailing on the other detail elements
Module 16: Washing and Shading of background

Module 17: Complete shading and detailing of the background.

Module 18: Continue the shading and detailing on the other detail elements

Module 19: Completing the detailing and starting "Muzhukkidal" or "Muricidal

Module 20: Finishing up with "Muricidal using black outlining and complete the painting. In today's session, we'll complete"Muzhukkidal" or "Muricidal process

Materials Needed

22*22 Inches Thick Paper/Canvas
Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener/ Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
Acrylic Colors - Ochre Yellow, Prussian blue, Cobalt Blue, Permanent yellow medium, Indian red, Scarlet Red, Crimson lake, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Sap Green, Olive green, Vermilion hue red, black, white
Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5, 4, 6, 8
Pallet
Bowl of Water
Old Cloth

(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing/Sketching)

About the Master Artist

Mr. Saju.M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.

Image Source and Disclaimers

Disclaimer for the art workshop:

The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
Artist typically use the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.

**The displayed image is a representational image from the net. Check our website to see the source and name of the original artist**

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