"Ramayana is an epic deeply rooted in Indian culture and religion,
while Ikebana is an art of flower arrangement with its foundation in
Japanese culture and Buddhist philosophy.
In this book, key scenes of Ramayana are portrayed through Ikebana.
The result is an innovative fusion of Indian and Japanese heritage.
“The scenes from the revered Indian mythology, ‘Ramayana’ have been
exquisitely depicted through the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana. A fusion of
international art and culture certainly provides the literary work a new dimension.”
- Amitabh Kant, G 20 Sherpa, Government of India
“What an innovative idea to bring alive the immortal epic ‘Ramayana’ through the
unique Japanese art of flower decoration, ‘Ikebana’ and thereby integrate art and
culture! It is an exciting exploration of the world of visual delight and expanse of
imagination.”
- M.P. Bezbaruah, Former Secretary to Government of India, Former
Member, North Eastern Council, Secretary General, Hotel Association of
India & Permanent Representative (Hon.), UN-WTO
“Heartiest congratulations to Meena Iyer and her student Simran Sadana! What a
beautiful concept- ‘Ramayana through Ikebana’- both bringing forth meditative
and beautiful emotions! One can appreciate the amount of endeavour and thought
that has gone into putting together this beautiful work.”
- Veena Dass, Riji, Director, Sogetsu School of Ikebana, New Delhi Branch.
Conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Rays by HIM the
Emperor of Japan"