Chitra Santhe

Chitra Santhe is an annual event organised by the Chitrakala Parishath that attracts artists from all over India who showcase their artwork for sale to the public. It is held along the footpaths of the Kumara Krupa Road which gets occupied by artists selling items like paintings, porcelain, sculptures and other art objects. Some artists even offer on-the-spot portrait sketches of people interested in them.

Chitrakala Parishath is an art institution and cultural organisation located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. Its main aim is the promotion of art and culture and it is well known for the various art exhibitions that it conducts both at the state and the National levels.

colorful bangles for sale in chitra santhe annual festival

Insane colors!

locally made sweets and candy for sale at annual art festival of chitra santhe

There were at least 50 different items like these being sold at this stall. Its a pity I was broke or I'd have bought a lot of goodies!

idol of hindu godess

Check out the intricacy of the carving!!!

hand made candles

That's a lot of wax!

hand made dolls at chitra santhe

Reminds me of the ones in Blair Witch Project.

annual art fair of chitra santhe

Waiting to be worn....

artwork for sale in chitrasanthe

Very pretty! If i were a girl, I'd have been completely broke buying stuff like this.

local art performance in chitra santhe

There was this dance this guy was doing. Mind you, the thing on his head weighs a lot, and he balanced it without breaking a sweat! He must have insane talent.