International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Mekala Ramya, Lakshmi Challa, S Lakshmi Pooja and M Prasuna

abstract
India is home to some of the world’s most passionately religious communities and cultures, making it one of the most religiously diverse countries. It boasts a distinctive ancient culture rich in craftmanship and art, vital to our heritage. Indian heritage provides valuable insights and examples of the nation’s various indigenous crafts, paintings, and artworks. The present study draws inspiration from the sculptural designs of the Ramappa temple, located in Mulugu distrct, Telangana. The temple was constructed in 1213 CE during the reign of the Kakatiya dynasty, under the patronage of Recherla Rudra, a general of King Ganapati Deva. To gather sculptural designs of the temple, designs were physically collected. Many monumental and architectural designs have been lost to time, rendered inconspicuous by the ravages of history. They have been redrawn to honour their legacy and breathe new life into these masterpieces for the present study, highlighting their cultural importance and ensuring their stories endure. There are various categories of motifs available in the temple, like human figures, animal, floral designs. Ten specific motifs were selected from the collected motifs and digitized using CorelDRAW 2025 software. From the developed digital catalogue, motifs suitable for dupattas were selected and colour combinations were created using photoshop software. Finally dupattas were hand painted to enhance their uniqueness. The hand painted dupattas were well received by consumers.