The spectacular Kalamkari painting is a shining example of beauty and artistry. The Goddess who is worshipped by millions of students across the country is seated on her vehicle a swan. The Goddess is playing her veena. She is wearing a shining headgear and some beautiful floral designs mark the painting. An exquisite ancient craft of painted and printed fabrics, Kalamkari derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes. With a glorious history of over 3000 years, techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation.