Niru’s exceptional skill didn’t go unnoticed. High-profile individuals, including former US President Bill Clinton and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, applauded her art. Armed with an ordinary hair brush, Niru wielded it like a wand, deftly crafting 108 letters on a grain of rice, a feat many deemed impossible.

Interestingly, she didn’t use a magnifying glass, a testament to her impeccable skill and keen eyesight.

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Unraveling Beauty

• The art of inscribing on rice wasn’t new; it traced its roots back to ancient Anatolia in Turkey and India. However, Niru brought a fresh perspective, coupling her inscriptions with social and patriotic messages. The whole rice became more than a canvas; it transformed into a medium of communication, echoing the unity in diversity and the rich cultural tapestry of India.
• Niru embarked on her journey of micro-calligraphy nearly 36 years ago. Back then, the whole Rice was a silent spectator of her evolving artistry. Over the years, it bore witness to inscriptions of revered texts like Namokar Mantra of Jains and Geeta Saar.
• The whole rice grains, though silent, spoke volumes of India’s heritage and diversity, a dance of letters echoing the nation’s soul.
• Niru’s artistry is not just a skill but a dialogue between the past and present. Every inscription on the rice is an ode to India’s rich history, an intricate dance of letters weaving the country’s diverse narratives.
• The world watches in awe, for Niru doesn’t just inscribe on rice; she breathes life into them, each grain a living testament to India’s cultural wealth.