Inspired by Sayan Chanda’s current exhibition, artist Hetal Chudasama will led a workshop that delves into the role of food in ritual practices in Indian culture. In this session, you will  participate in preparing three recipes associated with Prasad. 

In Hinduism, ‘Prasad’ refers to food or other offerings presented to a deity during rituals or worship. Once blessed, it is distributed among devotees, symbolizing spiritual nourishment and communal harmony. Even in the most sacred contexts, Prasad transcends social boundaries, reinforcing the idea that food is not just for sustenance but also for spiritual fulfillment.

Food and spirituality are deeply intertwined in Indian culture. Every region in India has unique traditions of Prasad preparation and distribution, making it a rich and diverse culinary experience. This workshop explores the art, significance, and spiritual essence of preparing Prasad.

You can learn more about Sayan Chanda’s exhibition here 

Hetal Chudasama is a projects coordinator at CAMPLE LINE, and an Indian-born artist living and working in Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway. Currently, she is developing a multifaceted project entitled ‘Beginning of the Memory’, which includes woodcut prints alongside other materials such as clay and textile, and will challenge things that often go unnoticed in the intersections of faith, heritage, and modernity. In 2024, Hetal exhibited at the Scottish Society of Artists 126th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh where she received the Edinburgh Printmakers Residency Award.