Category: Art

News #9: Jharna-Kala Art Exhibition in Oradea

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Oradea, Romania – A Jharna-Kala art exhibition at the historic Oradea Heritage building delighted thousands of visitors over the holiday season, thanks to an unexpected extension. Originally scheduled to conclude earlier, the exhibition’s run was extended through Christmas and will officially end on December 29th, allowing even more people to experience the vibrant display.

The extension came at the request of the building’s management, who received positive feedback from the public and saw an opportunity to continue to share Sri Chinmoy’s divine atmosphere through the holidays.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #6: Jharna-Kala Art exhibit opens in Oradea

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Art enthusiasts and peace lovers have a reason to celebrate as the Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala art exhibition opened its doors in Romania on November 19th. The exhibition, which will run for three weeks, is hosted in the iconic Madách Passage of the Bazar Building in Oradea, just a few meters from the popular Madal Café, which is also located in the same building.

The Madách Passage is a vibrant, open gallery space administrated by Oradea Heritage, an organization known for warmly welcoming a variety of cultural and artistic events. Open throughout the day, the passage serves as a bustling corridor connecting two streets, offering visitors a unique chance to experience art as part of their daily routine.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #5: Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa

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Photo on the left: Sri Chinmoy painting his first artwork.
Photo on the right: Ranjana and Pratyaya with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe holding the Proclamation.

Fifty years ago, Sri Chinmoy created his first artwork in the West, marking the beginning of Jharna-Kala (‘Fountain-Art’), in Room 233 at the Sheraton El Mirador Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the first time, he signed his artwork with his initials C.K.G. (Chinmoy Kumar Ghose), the monogram he would use throughout his artistic career.

Text of the Proclamation:

SRI CHINMOY JHARNA-KALA DAY
November 19th, 2024

WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa celebrates the 50th anniversary of global peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala Art, dedicated to world peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy created his first painting while visiting Ottawa on November 19, 1974, and went on to complete over 200,000 paintings and 16 million peace-bird drawings, which have been exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to serving humanity through bi-weekly Peace Meditations at the United Nations, the global Peace Run torch relay, 700 Peace Concerts, 1,500 books of inspirational writings, and Jharna-Kala paintings for world peace; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy has inspired and encouraged people throughout the world to find peace and happiness in their own lives;

THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim November 19th, 2024, Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

 

News #4: Borough President Richards at Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit

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Photo: Borough President Richards with Sri Chinmoy Centre members at the Jharna-Kala exhibit, Borough Hall.

An exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s artwork was displayed in the hall, with large, colorful canvases set alongside a cutout of the Goddess Lakshmi. The exhibit was well-received, with many guests taking photos in front of the display as a memento of the evening. Borough President Richards also admired the paintings and requested a photo with members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. 

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

 

News #2: Sri Chinmoy Art & 3100 Race Movie Featured at Mate Festival, Portugal

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From October 19th to 22nd, Coimbra, Portugal, hosted Mate, an international festival celebrating art, education, and technology. Two projects from the Sri Chinmoy Centre were voted on by the public and subsequently chosen by the jury to be showcased: a Jharna-Kala art presentation and the premiere of the film 3100: Run and Become.

This event has opened exciting opportunities for 2025, including Jharna-Kala exhibitions from February to June and screenings of the film in three additional cities. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and most of all to our beloved Guru.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #229: Jharna Kala Exhibition Shines in Kalocsa

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From mid-May, the small town of Kalocsa, Hungary, hosted a remarkable Jharna Kala exhibition at the Nicolas Schöffer Collection. Over the span of a month, visitors enjoyed 60 stunning art pieces, each capturing the essence of Sri Chinmoy’s vision. The opening ceremony was a highlight, featuring performances of Sri Chinmoy’s music by dedicated disciple groups. Adding to the cultural tapestry, the exhibition was part of the city’s annual Blue Bird Festival. Throughout the exhibition, attendees could watch continuous video footage of Sri Chinmoy in the creative process. A statue of Sri Chinmoy added a personal touch, and one lucky visitor won a Jharna Kala artwork in a raffle. The event was a beautiful blend of Sri Chinmoy’s art, music, and community spirit.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #214: Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit: Bulgaria Tour 2022-2024

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The traveling exhibition ‘Fountain of Art’ has been showcasing paintings by Sri Chinmoy in Bulgaria. This video covers the exhibits from 2022 to 2024, which were visited by thousands of people.

The idea of displaying Sri Chinmoy’s original paintings in a shopping mall, within a dedicated gallery, was well-received by both the mall management and the visitors. The gracious support of the shopping centers, offering space free of charge, created this special opportunity.

The Sri Chinmoy Centre Bulgaria extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the realization of this project and encourages others to try similar initiatives in their local regions.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #206: Screening of ‘Challenging Impossibility’: A Story of Inspiration (Bogdanci, Macedonia)

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A screening of “Challenging Impossibility”, the third in three months, was held in Bogdanci, the second smallest town in the south of Macedonia, near the Greek border.

The people at the public culture house (comprising a theater, gallery, and library) were especially kind, with the manager going out of their way to ensure a pleasant experience for attendees. Despite the daylong rain across the country and the town’s small population of 5000, turnout was limited. Nevertheless, those who did come seemed genuinely delighted to watch the movie and spent time exploring Sri Shinmoy’s books.

The manager delivered a captivating introduction, surprising everyone by sharing their recent venture into meditation and Sri Shinmoy’s teachings. Just a few months ago, the public library they oversee received a donation of Sri Shinmoy’s books from the organizing team.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org