Adilabad's Manthanam Oka Sankalpam Revives Traditional Folk Arts

• Manthanam Oka Sankalpam, an art and cultural platform in Adilabad, is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional folk arts amidst widespread Western culture.
• For three years, the organization has hosted art exhibitions and provided training to youth and children in various art forms.
• A five-day exhibition showcased diverse clay artifacts, including pen stands and lamps, blending ancient pottery with modern aesthetics.
• Kolatam and Jada Koppu Kolatam performances, featuring trained students and village artists, are held nightly for five days, with a different 'Jada' type each day.
• Artists like Indla Ganesh are training youth in Jada Koppu Kolatam to prevent the art from disappearing, highlighting the organization's efforts to revive endangered traditions.

Why It Matters: Manthanam Oka Sankalpam in Adilabad is actively preserving and promoting traditional folk arts and crafts.