Krishn Kanhai
| Krishn Kanhai | |
|---|---|
| Born |
27th august 1961 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Known for | conemproary lord krishna paintings,traditional radha krishna and portrait paintings. |
| Parent(s) | Kanhai Chitrakar |
| Awards |
Padma Shri Rashtriya Kalidas Award,Yash Bharti,Brij Ratna,Achiever of the Millenium Award |
Krishn Kanhai is an Indian artist and painter, specialising in Kanhai Art, a traditional method of painting using gold leaves and gem stones.[1][2] He was born in Vrindavan, in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Learning the art from his father, Kanhai Chitrakar, and maternal uncle,[3] Krishn and his brother, Gobind, carry on the tradition from Kanhai Art Works, their base at Vrindavan.[1][4] He is a recipient of the Achiever of the Millenium in 1999.[5] The Government of India honoured him in 2004, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to painting and art.[2][6]
See also
- India portal
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IBN Live". IBN Live. 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hare Krsna". Hare Krsna. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Hinduism Today". Hinduism Today. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "DNA India". DNA India. 26 October 2007. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "India PR Wire". India PR Wire. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri". Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014.