The Ministry of Culture has announced that the 7th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 features over 100 unique items from South India, including art, sculptures, and sports memorabilia from Kerala (15 items), Karnataka (22 items), Tamil Nadu (29 items), Andhra Pradesh (27 items), and Telangana (7 items). The auction, which supports the Namami Gange Project, is live online at pmmementos.gov.in until October 2, 2025.
Highlights include:
* **Andhra Pradesh:** A carved wooden relief and a Tanjore painting of Lord Venkateswara.
* **Kerala:** A frame depicting Lord Vishnu riding Gajendra and a statue of Kathakali.
* **Tamil Nadu:** Memorabilia of the shoe presented by Shri Mariappan Thangavelu.
* **Karnataka:** A badminton racket gifted by Shri Suhas Singh and a Basavanna statue.
* **Telangana:** A Cheriyal Scroll Painting and a silver replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam.
The auction features over 1,300 unique items from across the country, with proceeds supporting the Namami Gange Project. For details and participation, visit www.pmmementos.gov.in .
Contact: Sunil Kumar Tiwari, pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com. Release ID: 2168612.
Key Entities Referenced
Namami Gange Project: A flagship initiative to rejuvenate the Ganga River, supported by the proceeds from the PM Mementos e-Auction 2025.
PM Mementos e-Auction 2025: An online auction featuring unique items, with proceeds benefiting the Namami Gange Project.
Kerala: One of the South Indian states from which items are auctioned.
Karnataka: One of the South Indian states from which items are auctioned.
Tamil Nadu: One of the South Indian states from which items are auctioned.
Ministry of Culture
South Indian States Contribute Over 100 Unique
Items to PM Mementos e-Auction 2025
Exquisite art, sculptures, and sports memorabilia
from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Pradesh, and Telangana enrich national auction
supporting Namami Gange Project
Posted On: 19 SEP 2025 6:08PM by PIB Delhi
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The 7 edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction features a vibrant collection from South India, including 15
items from Kerala, 22 from Karnataka, 29 from Tamil Nadu, 27 from Andhra Pradesh, and 7 from Telangana,
showcasing the rich cultural heritage and sporting achievements of the region. The auction is live online at
pmmementos.gov.in until October 2, 2025.
Highlights from Andhra Pradesh:
An intricately carved wooden relief of Lord Venkateswara presented to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh.
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Narendra Modi. This masterpiece captures the divine aura of Lord Balaji, symbolizing faith and
prosperity, encased in a rich brown display case.
A classic Tanjore painting of Lord Venkateswara Balaji, featuring the iconic deity adorned with 22-carat
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gold foil and semi-precious stones, exemplifying South Indian spiritual artistry.Highlights from Kerala:
A captivating frame depicting Lord Vishnu riding the elephant Gajendra, symbolizing the famous story
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of Gajendra Moksha, richly decorated in golden hues.
A detailed statue of Kathakali, showcasing traditional dance drama attire and makeup, reflecting Kerala’s
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classical performing arts.
Highlights from Tamil Nadu:
Memorabilia of the shoe presented by Shri Mariappan Thangavelu, Indian Paralympic high jump
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medalist.An exquisite metallic Nataraja statue, portraying Lord Shiva's cosmic dance, detailed with traditional
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symbolism and artistic finesse.
Highlights from Karnataka:
Badminton racket memorabilia gifted by Shri Suhas Singh, silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics,
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symbolizing sporting excellence and enduring spirit.
An elegant Basavanna statue in Bidriware, representing the inspiring 12th-century poet and philosopher,
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crafted with skilled metal artistry.
Highlights from Telangana:
A Cheriyal Scroll Painting, rich with motifs and narrative style, portraying Bathukamma festival.
(cid:108)A silver replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (Warangal Gate), emphasizing Telangana’s architectural
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heritage and craftsmanship.
The PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 presents over 1,300 unique items from across the country. All
proceeds from the auction will support the Namami Gange Project, the Government of India’s
flagship initiative to rejuvenate the Ganga River. For details and participation, visit
www.pmmementos.gov.in .
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2168612)