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'''The [[Murals at Olcott (art work)|Murals at Olcott]]''' decorate four walls of the lobby of the [[L. W. Rogers Building]], the headquarters of the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. They were painted by [[Richard Blossom Farley]] in 1931-1933, and represent spiritual and physical evolution.  
'''It's Leap Day''', and that is the birthday of '''[[Rukmini Devi Arundale]]''' (1904-1986). She was best known as a dancer and educator, and as wife of [[George S. Arundale]], [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] President. Her interest in traditional Indian dance led to a huge revival of interest in Indian arts and crafts.  


This year the murals are going to be restored by art conservators. For more information, see '''[https://www.theosophical.org/component/content/article/113-layout-sp-678/modules/4790-mural-restoration?Itemid=1107 The Olcott Mural and Art Restoration Project]'''.
In the political realm, she championed championed animal rights and vegetarianism, and for 10 years was a member of the upper house of India's parliament. She was awarded many prizes and honors, and is considered to be one of '''"100 People Who Shaped India"'''. Happy birthday, Rukmini!
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Rukmini in the 1940s

It's Leap Day, and that is the birthday of Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986). She was best known as a dancer and educator, and as wife of George S. Arundale, Theosophical Society President. Her interest in traditional Indian dance led to a huge revival of interest in Indian arts and crafts.

In the political realm, she championed championed animal rights and vegetarianism, and for 10 years was a member of the upper house of India's parliament. She was awarded many prizes and honors, and is considered to be one of "100 People Who Shaped India". Happy birthday, Rukmini!

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