Synonymous to culture and tradition, Indian arts have a special place in our hearts. They have a unique ability to connect us with humanity and ancestral legacy. Time and again, Indian talent has been appreciated worldwide for their excellence in various fields. Similarly, even the artworks of Indian subcontinent are looked upon with great respect across the world. GMR-led airports have, since their inception, created architectural spaces. These spaces showcase a unique blend of modernity, technological advancement, and cultural legacy. This blog will take you through various architectural beauties of two leading airports in India that depict the essence of Indian culture and ethos through art forms.

Statue of the Sun God

Location: International Departure, T3 Delhi Airport

A bronze statue of Surya, greets the passengers as they get ready with their boarding passes to take their International flight at Terminal 3. Similar to how the Indian subcontinent is a unique blend of various culture and beliefs, this sculpture was designed keeping the universal theme in mind. This 12 foot brass and copper artwork not just symbolises Surya or Sun God, as worshipped and respected in many religions but also represents the cycle of time. Welcoming passengers from across the world from various geographic locations across the world, this artwork also signifies the strength and warmth of India's cultural history.

Surya Namaskar Statue

Location: Domestic Departure, T3 Delhi Airport

Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is a common sequence of yoga asanas and are believed to aid spiritual and physical well-being. These 12 poses offer a calming sight in the otherwise busy terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Through this artwork, we aim to establish the value and importance of healthy lifestyle in improving human lives and what can be better than yoga for this. Even though yoga is an ancient practice, it still holds immense relevance in dealing with health and lifestyle issues of current times. The crux of yoga is to ensure holistic well-being of an individual that involves decluttering the mind, body and soul bringing them back to a state of natural calm, rest and balance.

Mudras

Location: International and Domestic Arrival, T3 Delhi Airport

Designed and mounted on 240-meter wall at the domestic arrival of Terminal 3 is the breath-taking view of 9 mudras (hand gestures) crafted beautifully with bronze and copper finish. These mudras are an integral part of religions (Hinduism, Buddhism), classical and regional dance forms of India, yoga, and the visual arts. These mudras are: Abhaya, Vrada, Akasha, Mayur, Chatura, Tripataka, Prana, Trishul, and Pranayama. Each mudra holds its own significance and meaning or they are combined to create different meanings as per the religious scriptures.

Art Gallery

Location: Arrival, Hyderabad Airport

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad has gone the extra mile to bring a burst of joy to its passengers alighting from the terminal with its unique Gallery of Art & Architecture, a one of a kind exhibit within an airport. The Art gallery is a visual arts initiative aimed at creating a sense of place and enhancing community identity. It is a humble attempt to provide visibility for unique artistic and cultural life of Hyderabad, Telangana and the surrounding region. It not only improves the design quality of public infrastructure projects but also helps human centric the airport environment.