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Emuththu Attappadi: Where Art & Nature Converge To Inspire

The New Indian Express Thiruvananthapuram

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March 03, 2025

Features artwork that celebrate nature while subtly reinforcing necessity of its conservation

- SHYAM P V @Palakkad

The winding roads of Attappadi Pass embrace the towering pipal trees and the whispering breeze carries the scent of the forest. Here, amid the grandeur of nature, rocks and protective walls come alive with vibrant paintings—each brushstroke a testament to the deep bond between humans and the environment.

The 'Emuthu Attappadi' art campaign, a unique initiative blending creativity and conservation in a stunning display of ecological awareness.

Painting messages of nature conservancy The 'Emuthu Attappadi' (My Attappadi) project is an integral part of the Attappadi Pass beautification effort. A group of dedicated young environmental enthusiasts from organizations like the Kattuthee Prathirodha Sena, Nature Guard Initiative Nelliyampathy, Urban Green Society and Aspiration Block have taken up brushes and spray cans to transform the landscape into a canvas of conservation messages.

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