Kerala Mural Curriculum Class

Binish sir is a superb Kerala Mural artist. He is very knowledgeable of the traditional techniques of the art and loves to share its cultural richness with his students. One can hear the joy and pride of the art form in his voice when he is teaching. He loves to share the intricate techniques, philosophy behind the art form and the symbolism. He encourages his students to try and challenge themselves while being patient, approachable and timely. Thank you Binish Sir for sharing your knowledge in the art form and encouraging us to keep the art form alive for future generations. I have fallen in love with this art after seeing your fine work!

Learning under Binish Sir has been a truly enriching experience that goes far beyond brushstrokes and color palettes. What sets him apart is not just his mastery of the Kerala mural tradition, but his deep commitment to sharing the soul of the art form — its origins, cultural context, and historical evolution. Each session is more than a painting class; as he seamlessly weaves in stories from Kerala’s rich artistic and spiritual past, helping students understand not just how to paint, but why these forms, symbols, and styles exist in the way they do. His teaching style is both patient and inspiring. Whether you're a beginner or someone with experience, you’ll come away not only with improved technique but with a profound appreciation for the tradition behind it. Binish Sir goes above and beyond, ensuring every student feels connected to the heritage and empowered to carry it forward. A rare teacher who not only instructs, but uplifts. Highly recommended for anyone seeking depth, beauty, and meaning in their artistic journey.

It has been a mesmerizing one-and-a-half-year journey of learning the beautiful and intricate art of Kerala Mural. My weekends would begin with eager anticipation—watching, listening, and learning from the ever inspiring Banish Sir. Every Saturday morning felt like a spiritual journey, as I joined the class and was transported to our Bharat Bhoomi, where Banish Sir, seated in his studio within a temple in God’s Own Country—Kerala—would passionately introduce us to this centuries-old traditional art form. With his expansive knowledge, exceptional artistic skill, and boundless energy, he brought the art of Kerala Mural to life. His deep enthusiasm for teaching often made him lose track of time, and we students, immersed in watching his graceful strokes and vibrant colors, would forget ours as well. I fondly recall several sessions where he patiently corrected each one of us multiple times, never once giving up until he saw our progress align with his expectations. Those moments were powerful reminders of how consistent practice, guided by a dedicated teacher, leads to true growth. Words fall short in expressing my gratitude for everything Banish Sir has given us—not just art techniques, but lessons in discipline, patience, and devotion to craft. Thank you Sir, for your commitment, your generosity in sharing your knowledge, and your belief in each of us. I carry forward not just what I learned, but also the inspiration to keep practicing and growing. Thank you once again, from the bottom of my heart.

It has been an absolute privilege to study and explore the rich and wonderful world of the Kerala mural artform under the tutelage of Shri Binish Lakshmanan. He is as exceptional as artist, as he is a guru. One may find many teachers who will guide with techniques and such, but having someone who is willing to learn and experiment as they teach, and also encourage the students to apply the techniques of a traditional artform in non-traditional ways, is truly what sets them apart as a guru, versus a mere teacher. Throughout our course, and now even beyond, our incessant queries to our sir have always been met with the same infinite patience and the same ultra attention to detail. I used to pride on my concentration on my work, but watching sir as he meticulously draws each curve, each brush stroke, each clean line, over and over again, has taught me a lot more than simply the kerala mural techniques. What I truly admire about sir is that he always encourages us to do things slowly and with care, and to never rush it. He asks us to visualize our potential paintings as scenes playing out before us, because that’ll help us relate to the characters we want to draw. He never hesitates to tell us when we go wrong, but he also always tells us how we can make it right. And just like no mistake is ever dismissed, every good work too is always appreciated wholeheartedly. What an enriching and deeply satisfying experience this course with sir has been. If I could, I would do it all over again, without changing a thing, except maybe do my own practice a lot more regularly.

It has been an absolute honour learning from Binish sir. His passion and excitement for his art form is very evident in his storytelling and approach to the art form. His way of telling, correcting our homeworks are all means and ways to help his students become better at line work and the art. Kerala mural was the first art form I ever learnt in my life. My journey with Sir has been nothing but fulfilling… Art has become forever a part of my life. Thanks to Binish Sir. I joined Kerala mural workshop, for a distraction. I never knew that it become a life long journey. Will be eternally grateful Sir. 

Heartfelt gratitude to my inspiring guru, Binish Sir, for guiding me through the beautiful world of Kerala mural art. His expertise and passion have been instrumental in helping me learn and appreciate this timeless traditional art form.