Adding to the spirit of Christmas, a micro-artist from Raghavapatnam village in Jagtial district carved the image of Jesus Christ on a peepal (raavi) leaf.
The artist, Galipelli Choleshwar Chary, is an art teacher at Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society’s residential school for minorities at Vemulawada in Rajanna Sircilla district. His artistic skills have earned him wide admiration and a host of awards. He also received the best teacher award in the district in 2024.
“I used a peepal leaf as a canvas to carve the image of Jesus Christ and spread the message of peace and compassion,” says the artist, adding that he conveyed Christmas greetings through his artwork.
Published – December 26, 2024 07:51 pm IST