Category: Jharna Kala & Art Exhibitions

News #28: “Art for Peace” Exhibition by Sri Chinmoy Opens at Manjimup Art Gallery, Australia

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Manjimup, WA – May 24, 2025 — The Manjimup Art Gallery is hosting the “Art for Peace” exhibition, showcasing the meditative artworks of Indian spiritual teacher and artist Sri Chinmoy. Running from May 24 to June 21, 2025, the exhibition invites visitors to experience a collection of vibrant, abstract paintings created in a state of deep meditation, aiming to inspire inner peace and harmony.

Sri Chinmoy, who began painting in 1974, described his art as Jharna-Kala, or “Fountain-Art,” symbolizing creativity that flows from within. His works have been exhibited globally, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

The Manjimup Art Gallery, located alongside the Public Library at the corner of Mount and Rose Streets, is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Admission to the exhibition is free.

For more information about the exhibition and the gallery, visit Manjimup Art Gallery.

For more information about events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoycentre.org
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #10: Arma Museum hosts art reception honoring Sri Chinmoy in Ubud

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On January 30, the Arma Museum in Ubud, Bali, held an elegant reception celebrating the art of Sri Chinmoy. Co-hosted by museum founder Mr. Agung Rai and Ranjana Ghose, the event honored Sri Chinmoy’s artistic legacy. A special highlight was the presentation of the Sri Chinmoy Culture-Light Award to renowned Balinese artist and scholar, Professor I Wayan Dibia, in recognition of his cultural contributions.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #9: Jharna-Kala Art Exhibition in Oradea

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Oradea, Romania – A Jharna-Kala art exhibition at the historic Oradea Heritage building delighted thousands of visitors over the holiday season, thanks to an unexpected extension. Originally scheduled to conclude earlier, the exhibition’s run was extended through Christmas and will officially end on December 29th, allowing even more people to experience the vibrant display.

The extension came at the request of the building’s management, who received positive feedback from the public and saw an opportunity to continue to share Sri Chinmoy’s divine atmosphere through the holidays.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #6: Jharna-Kala Art exhibit opens in Oradea

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Art enthusiasts and peace lovers have a reason to celebrate as the Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala art exhibition opened its doors in Romania on November 19th. The exhibition, which will run for three weeks, is hosted in the iconic Madách Passage of the Bazar Building in Oradea, just a few meters from the popular Madal Café, which is also located in the same building.

The Madách Passage is a vibrant, open gallery space administrated by Oradea Heritage, an organization known for warmly welcoming a variety of cultural and artistic events. Open throughout the day, the passage serves as a bustling corridor connecting two streets, offering visitors a unique chance to experience art as part of their daily routine.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #5: Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa

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Photo on the left: Sri Chinmoy painting his first artwork.
Photo on the right: Ranjana and Pratyaya with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe holding the Proclamation.

Fifty years ago, Sri Chinmoy created his first artwork in the West, marking the beginning of Jharna-Kala (‘Fountain-Art’), in Room 233 at the Sheraton El Mirador Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the first time, he signed his artwork with his initials C.K.G. (Chinmoy Kumar Ghose), the monogram he would use throughout his artistic career.

Text of the Proclamation:

SRI CHINMOY JHARNA-KALA DAY
November 19th, 2024

WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa celebrates the 50th anniversary of global peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala Art, dedicated to world peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy created his first painting while visiting Ottawa on November 19, 1974, and went on to complete over 200,000 paintings and 16 million peace-bird drawings, which have been exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to serving humanity through bi-weekly Peace Meditations at the United Nations, the global Peace Run torch relay, 700 Peace Concerts, 1,500 books of inspirational writings, and Jharna-Kala paintings for world peace; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy has inspired and encouraged people throughout the world to find peace and happiness in their own lives;

THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim November 19th, 2024, Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa.

For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.