Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Artist Preserves Basava's Cultural Legacy Through Sculptures
An artist named Dr Hothi Basavaraj has been making sculptures of Basava, a bull that was important in farming and culture.
He has been doing this for 30 years and showed his work in an exhibition.
He made sculptures of Basava, Bathukamma, Bonalu, and even blindfolded sculptures of gods like Lord Ganesha.
The exhibition also had sculptures made from waste materials and showed tribal art.
The artist wants to remind people about the importance of Basava in farming and culture, especially since modern farming uses more technology and chemicals.
Artist Dr Hothi Basavaraj has been creating Basava sculptures for 30 years.
The exhibition featured sculptures of Basava, Bathukamma, Bonalu, and blindfolded gods.
Sculptures were made from various materials, including waste materials.
The exhibition highlighted the decline of Basava's role in agriculture due to modern farming practices.
The artist aims to preserve the cultural importance of Basava and its significance in farming and cultural practices.
- Who
- Artist Dr Hothi Basavaraj
- What
- Exhibition of Basava sculptures
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To preserve the cultural importance of Basava and highlight its role in agriculture and cultural practices
Traditional Farming
Modern Agriculture
Role of Basava
Traditional Farming
Basava was central to agriculture and cultural practices, symbolizing the importance of traditional farming methods.
Modern Agriculture
Modern agriculture relies on technology and chemical fertilizers, reducing the need for Basava in farming practices.
- Artist
- Dr Hothi Basavaraj
- Exhibition Date
- Saturday
- Materials Used
- Various, including waste materials
- Significant Works
- Bathukamma and Bonalu sculptures, blindfolded sculptures of Lord Ganesha, Sri Rama, and Goddess Durga
- Exhibition Curator
- Dr Satyanarayana Dyavanapalli