Dinanath Bhargava Explained

Dinanath Bhargava^[1] (1 November 1927 – 24 December 2016)^[2] was an Indian painter of international fame. He was one of the students of Shantiniketan art guru Nandalal Bose. WASH Paintings made by him are unique in the world of painting.

Life

Bhargava was born in Multai, British India. He was involved in the team of artists and is believed to have sketched the sign (lions) copied from the Ashoka Pillar for the Constitution of India. He copied the national emblem from Sarnath and inserted its motto extracted from Mundaka Upanishad, Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs). He was just a first year student who joined Kala Bhavana in academic year 1949-50 batch whereas Nandalal Bose retired in 1950-51 at the age of 68 years.

Death

He died on ^[3] from a heart attack.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meet the man who gave us the national emblem. Times of India. 27 June 2012. 23 May 2021.
2. Web site: Dinanath Bhargava who sketched national emblem dies at 89 in Indore. 25 December 2016. The Indian Express. 23 May 2021.
3. Web site: Dinanath Bhargava: Artist who helped design the national emblem dies in Indore. 25 December 2016. Hindustan Times. 23 May 2021.