Madhushree Kamak, Chetna Meena, Sayani Sinha, National Institute of Design
Dasavatara: Semiosis and Iconography
Designers: Madhushree Kamak, Chetna Meena, Sayani Sinha
Institution: National Institute of Design (R&D campus)
City, Country: Bengaluru, India
Course: Semiotics
Teachers: Prof. Bibhudatta Baral, Prof. Chakradhar Saswade
Hindu Mythology is a rich treasure trove of legends and fables.Vishnu is one of the Holy Trinity in Hinduism, responsible for protecting the Universe. The legend of the Ten Incarnations of Vishnu – “Dasavatara” is one which is extremely popular in and around India. He incarnates himself on earth to preserve “Dharma”, the eternal order. Each form and its adornments have deep symbolism. Several of these avatars have some basis in history and draw inspirations from natural phenomenon. Research on the origins and iconography of these avatars led us to a deeper understanding of the life and mentality of the people of that age. This project aims to visualize this cultural knowledge and create a platform to engage with it.