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“Chaar Sahibzade” – Children of India

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Four young lads, closest to their father, Guru Gobind Singhji, following his footsteps to protect Hindus and their rights, all the four sons died a heroic death fighting and not submitting to Mughals for conversion to Islam. Background:  On 20 th December 1704, Guru Gobind Singhji with 400 sikhs had to leave Anandpur Sahib in Punjab; as all supplies of food and ammunition were cut. He along with his soldiers and children were promised a safe passage to leave Anandpur Sahib by Mughals by an oath signed by Emperor Aurangzeb sworn over Quran...but these proved meaningless as they all were brutally attacked by lakhs of Mughal troops who were fully equipped with arms and ammunition. Guru Gobind Singhji had written to Aurangzeb when he broke his promise. The verses are in Zafarnamah !! “13: Aurangzeb! I have no trust in your oaths anymore. (You have written that) God is one and that He is witness (between us). 14: I don’t have trust equivalent to even a drop (of water) in y

“Chitro Tamara mitro” – Frames are my Friends

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Crossing a mark of more than 50 years, celebrating his golden accomplishments, divided in a series; Vrindavan Solanki today shared his life journey at Gujarat Vishvakosh Bhavan. He shared his artworks over a presentation first with the audiences describing his humble journey. Landscapes, Houses, Black and White, Potrait, Girnar Forrest, Mumbai Iconic landmarks and Mumbai street scenes etc. were the series for display as well in an exhibition. Remembering old days, Sri Vrindavan Solanki mentioned that one of his artwork on landscapes was exhibited in 1962 Lalit Kala, for which Sri Solanki also received an award. From there on, he commenced his journey of small golden steps. “While studying Fine arts (painting) in Vadodara, I made a collection on ‘ Landscapes’ of Vadodara, that of old houses, one of my 8X4 ft  sketch received the highest of recognition.” The expression of Figures made with ink on paper is a black and white series which bagged in a silver medal by B