Bhubaneswar: Birla Global University celebrated its 6th Foundation Day
on Friday.
Sculptor and Director-General, National Gallery of Modern Art, Adwaita Gadanayak, delivered the foundation day lecture. Gadanayak spoke about the vast culture of our country and stone carving and said how rocks have the power to transcend one to a supreme consciousness.
Odias have displayed their prowess in art, culture, science, architecture, management and philosophy, he said citing the example of Konark temple.
Gadanayak will be sculpting the proposed statue of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to be installed at India Gate.
His famous projects include Gandhiji’s Dandi March statue in Rajghat. His works have found place in London as well.
Speaking on the occasion, eminent sculptor, Nivedita Mishra defined Shakti as the undivided part of Shiva, a power and pleasure that one feels in them.
In his welcome address, Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University, Prof PP Mathur, appreciated the efforts of the faculty and staff members towards the growth of the University.
Registrar, BGU, Dr.B K Das also spoke on the occasion.
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