Art Competition on Monuments by INTACH

The aim of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage(INTACH) is to build a conserved heritage based on the belief that living in harmony with heritage enhances the quality of life, and to remind the duty of every Indian to protect and promote Indian heritage.

HECS (Heritage Education & Communication Service) organised ‘My Monument Search’, a poster-making competition at INTACH Lodhi Estate, on 6 December 2023. The event was graced by 122 students from 41 reputed schools from all over Delhi, like Modern School Barakhamba Road, Modern School Vasant Vihar, Vasant Valley School, St. Mark’s World School, The Pinnacle School, VVDAV (Vikaspuri), Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Army Public School (Dhaula Kuan), etc.

Three students, from The Indian School- Second Shift, participated in the event, Karan Kohli (7A), Sukaina Fatima (7A) and Pawni Dawar (8A).  Their posters portrayed the Unakoti Rock Carvings (Tripura), Rang Ghar (Assam) and Nagarjunakonda (Andhra Pradesh), respectively.

The objective of the event was to encourage young minds to delve into the rich heritage of India and shed light on the lesser-known architectural gems.

The programme commenced with an enlightening talk by Dr. Swapna Liddle, historian who works to raise awareness about the architectural and cultural history of Delhi. She is the author of many books, including Connaught Place and the Making of New Delhi, and Chandni Chowk: The Mughal City of New Delhi. Ms Liddle passionately shared insights into Delhi's hidden yet fascinating architecture. Dr. Liddle's presentation captivated the audience, highlighting the importance of preserving and celebrating the diverse architectural heritage that often goes unnoticed.

As a token of appreciation for their efforts, all participating children were awarded participation certificates, acknowledging their dedication to exploring and celebrating India's rich cultural tapestry. The event not only allowed the participants to express their knowledge about Indian monuments on a canvas, but also opened for them a novel arena of the need to promote, protect, preserve and perpetuate India’s rich heritage.