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About Chitra Raman
Chitra Raman creates handmade dolls and soft-toy storytelling scenes that depict Vaishnavite culture—pasurams, Divya Desam legends, and festival narratives. Her work combines devotion, craft, and narration to make spiritual stories accessible to children, families, and audiences across generations.
With a strong grounding in traditional arts and storytelling, Chitra's creative practice includes rangoli in colors and flowers, handmade doll depictions, and curated festival displays. Her depictions have been presented in cultural venues and homes, and shared widely through her YouTube channel.
What She Creates
A diverse portfolio of devotional art and cultural presentations
Handmade doll depictions of Tiruppavai (30 pasurams) in Tamil and English
Varanam Ayiram (11 pasurams) depicted through scenes and narration
Divya Desam and temple legends (Srirangam, Tirupati, Anantha Padmanabha and more)
Festival setups: Janmashtami, Navaratri Golu themes, Ramayana presentations
Rangoli / Poo Kolam for temple festivals and special events
Why Dolls?
Dolls make stories tangible. A scene with characters, props, and emotion can communicate meaning instantly—especially for children—and creates a memorable devotional experience for the whole family.
Journey & Milestones
A growing legacy of devotional storytelling
Featured by IGK Tamil Channel for Navaratri Golu
Brahmotsavam Rangoli at Ahobila Mutt Temple, Chembur
Cultural presentations at Fine Arts Society, Mumbai
First Prize - Navaratri Golu (Namba Aathu Periyava Channel)
Second Prize - Navaratri Golu, continued YouTube series
Background
An economics graduate and former HPCL professional, Chitra Raman discovered her calling in traditional arts and devotional storytelling. She learnt soft-toy creation and developed her unique style of depicting Vaishnavite narratives.
Her work spans multiple mediums—from intricate rangoli designs to elaborate festival setups—each created with meticulous attention to detail and deep cultural reverence.
Through her YouTube channel and live presentations, she has reached thousands of families, making complex spiritual stories accessible and engaging for all ages.
Interested in a Cultural Program or Custom Depiction?
If you would like Chitra to present a cultural program, conduct a workshop, or create a custom depiction for an event, please reach out.