{"id":14120,"date":"2024-02-05T00:15:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=14120"},"modified":"2024-02-05T00:15:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:45:56","slug":"luxury-meets-conscience-as-the-leela-palaces-hotels-and-resorts-partners-with-mouth-and-foot-painting-artists-association-for-its-2024-desk-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=14120","title":{"rendered":"LUXURY MEETS CONSCIENCE AS THE\u00a0LEELA\u00a0PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS PARTNERS WITH MOUTH AND FOOT PAINTING ARTISTS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS 2024 DESK CALENDAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pune (Voice news service):-<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0Leela\u00a0Palaces, Hotels and Resorts unveiled its desk calendar for 2024 which has been designed in a unique partnership with Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA), an international registered society of disabled artists who create art with their mouth or foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-1024x756.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-1536x1134.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-2048x1512.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur-By-Sunitha-Thrippanikkara-Mouth-Artist-1-86x64.jpg 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Conceptualized with the theme \u2018Coming together to do good at The&nbsp;Leela\u2019, the calendar showcases beautiful artistic narrations of the twelve iconic panoramas of The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;hotels, painted by twelve boundlessly talented and specially-abled artists from MFPA. Each month uncovers the extraordinary charm of fine art that transports, page by page, into the mesmerizing world of The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;featuring grand architecture and verdant landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooted in the timeless ethos of \u2018Atithi Devo Bhava \u2013 Guest is God\u2019, The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;has been on a continuous journey to redefine luxury through a lens of responsibility and sustainability. This collaboration highlights the brand\u2019s commitment for contributing towards community development through meaningful partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on this remarkable association,&nbsp;<strong>Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palaces, Hotels and Resorts,<\/strong>&nbsp;said, &#8220;The understanding of luxury has evolved over time from being only material focused to being more enriching. As a true Indian luxury brand, we at The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;recognize this shift and the profound impact it has on the communities around us. We are grateful to Mouth and Foot Painting Artists for their creative contribution in designing our annual calendar. It is not just impressive but rather inspiring to witness the art created by these differently-abled artists. We look forward to our association with MFPA and supporting their artists through various endeavours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Bobby Thomas, Country Head, Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association, India,<\/strong>&nbsp;added, &#8220;We are delighted to have partnered with The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palaces, Hotels and Resorts for their annual desk calendars and thank them for providing a platform for our artists to showcase their talent. It\u2019s a matter of pride for us to have the work of our artists form a part of The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;spaces. We hope that the guests of The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;appreciate these paintings as much as our artists enjoyed creating them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know about the story behind every artwork of The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Calendar and the artist who created it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pralay Dey<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Foot Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;and member of MFPA since 2022, recreates the intricately crafted porte coch\u00e8re at&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palace Bengaluru<\/strong>, an architectural marvel inspired by the grandeur of the Mysore Palace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associated with MFPA since 1988, senior&nbsp;<strong>Mouth Artist Ganesh Kumar<\/strong>&nbsp;presents an artistic rendering of the inner courtyard of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palace Chennai<\/strong>, with all its intricacies and beauty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nadeem Riyasat Ali Shaikh<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Foot Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;at MFPA since 2008 depicts the architectural elegance of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palace Jaipur<\/strong>&nbsp;in its beautiful silver-domed splendour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kanmony S, Foot Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;and a relatively new member of MFPA has brought forth&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palace New Delhi<\/strong>\u2019s regal magnificence and contemporary luxury in her beautiful painting of the rooftop pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sunitha Thrippanikkara, Mouth Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;and member of MFPA since 2004 pays tribute to the land of the Mewars with her exquisite depiction of the flower-laden outer courtyard at&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Palace Udaipur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A member of MFPA since 1999,&nbsp;<strong>Foot Artist Swapna Augustine<\/strong>&nbsp;illustrates the serene beauty of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Bhartiya City Bengaluru<\/strong>, an urban paradise within the city\u2019s largest integrated township.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foot Artist Jagwinder Singh<\/strong>&nbsp;is a prospective National Para Cyclist who joined MFPA in 2020. He beautifully captures the contemporary elegance of&nbsp;<strong>The<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Leela&nbsp;Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi<\/strong>&nbsp;on his canvas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An award-winning&nbsp;<strong>Foot Artist, Bandenawaz Badshah Nadaf<\/strong>&nbsp;is the talent behind the beautiful rendition of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Gandhinagar<\/strong>, a modern hotel built atop the concourse of the Gandhinagar Railway Station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mouth Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;and member of MFPA since 2013,&nbsp;<strong>Srilekha Mandalapalli<\/strong>&nbsp;recreates the sophistication of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Ambience Gurugram Hotel &amp; Residences<\/strong>, the best destination for urban luxury seekers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mouth and Foot Artist Manoj Bhingare&nbsp;<\/strong>does full justice to his degree in Fine Arts in creating this beautiful painting of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;<\/strong>with its imposing structure amidst lush gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jesfer Pulikkathody<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>Mouth Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;at MFPA since 2009 perfectly captures the rustic charm and luxurious detailing of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foot Artist<\/strong>&nbsp;and member of MFPA since 2015,&nbsp;<strong>Vyshak K<\/strong>&nbsp;creates this stunning rendition of&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel<\/strong>&nbsp;showcasing its iconic location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore more at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleela.com\/a-story-behind-every-artwork-the-leela-calendar-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.theleela.com\/a-story-behind-every-artwork-the-leela-calendar-2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Leela&nbsp;is the essence of true Indian hospitality imbued with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates the country\u2019s traditions, art, cuisine, artisanal craft, and culture and is rooted in its offerings of India\u2019s rich legacy to all its esteemed guests. As the brand gears up to embrace the next phase of its growth trajectory, it continues to evolve and focus on experiential and conscious luxury while remaining true to its ethos of \u201cAtithi Devo Bhava \u2013 Guest is God.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune (Voice news service):-\u00a0The\u00a0Leela\u00a0Palaces, Hotels and Resorts unveiled its desk calendar for 2024 which has been designed in a unique partnership with Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA), an international registered society of disabled artists who create art with their mouth or foot. 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