Street Art Challenge 🎨 Unveiling India's Creative Streets

India is celebrated globally for its rich culture, profound heritage, deep spirituality, and diverse culinary experiences. Now, it’s time to showcase the vibrant beauty and artistic creativity that adorn our streets!

Often, Indian streets are unfairly portrayed with negative stereotypes. Our “Street Art Challenge” aims to shatter these misconceptions. With the world’s largest population, India is making incredible progress, and our streets are increasingly clean, creative, and enjoyable, rivaling those anywhere in the world. The main objective of this challenge is to highlight the artistic beauty of Indian streets and the creative structures found within and around them.


How to Participate:

To be eligible for this challenge, share photos of the following:

  • Statues or iconic structures found on the street.
  • Abstract art forms and fountains located in roundabouts.
  • Creative wall art or graffiti.
  • Anything that genuinely beautifies the street itself.

Challenge Guidelines:

  • Photo Submission: Post a photo of the street art or creative structure you’ve discovered.
  • Google Maps Link: Share the Google Maps link of the location.
    • If it’s a statue or monument-like structure, add it to Google Maps under the appropriate category if it’s not already there.
    • If it’s wall art or graffiti, please mention the road name or provide a link to the location in your post.
  • Host a Meetup: Gather with friends at a location showcasing street art and share your experience! (Optional)
  • Reviews: If you’ve written a review, please share a link to it.

Hashtags for Your Posts:

Don’t forget to include these hashtags in your posts:
#StreetArtChallenge #IndianStreets #CreativeIndia #LocalArt #BeautifyYourCity
Let’s collectively showcase the evolving beauty and artistic spirit of India’s streets!


My Entries for the Challenge are here for your reference

Entry1: Kodaikanal’s Creative Cleanliness: Bison Bins :ox::litter_in_bin_sign:


Guess what caught my eye in the beautiful Kodaikanal Hills? :deciduous_tree: It wasn’t just the misty mountains or the serene lakes, but something unexpectedly delightful – artistic bison-shaped bins! :ox::litter_in_bin_sign: Yes, you read that right! These aren’t your average, boring trash cans. Someone had the brilliant idea to turn something mundane into a mini work of art, shaping waste bins into adorable bison. It’s such a clever way to encourage everyone, especially us tourists, to be more responsible with our trash. I noticed them at a few different spots, and honestly, they really do make you want to use them! It’s amazing how a little creativity can make a big difference in keeping our beautiful natural spaces clean. Kudos to Kodaikanal for this initiative! :sparkles:

Entry2: Madurai Sellur’s Kabaddi Roundabout: A Cultural Gem! :men_wrestling::sparkles:

a Madurai Sellur’s Roundabout that’s not just for traffic, but also a beautiful tribute to our local culture! :star_struck: Instead of just a generic fountain or statue, this one features an incredible, symbolic sculpture of boys playing Kabaddi. :men_wrestling: It’s such a vibrant and dynamic piece, perfectly capturing the energy and spirit of this traditional Indian sport. Seeing it really made me smile and feel a deeper connection to the city’s roots. It’s not just art; it’s a celebration of community and heritage, right in the middle of our daily commute! Kudos to the city for such a thoughtful beautification! :sparkles: Wheelchair Accessible :wheelchair_symbol::white_check_mark:

Entry3: Corporation’s Canvas :framed_picture: Madurai’s Story in Abstract!

I recently walked past the Corporation building in Madurai and was absolutely mesmerized by the newly painted wall!:artist_palette: It’s not just a coat of paint; it’s a vibrant, abstract masterpiece that beautifully captures the essence of our city. The mural weaves together symbols of Madurai’s rich culture, its famous attractions, and the energetic sports scene. I could spot hints of our temples, perhaps a jallikattu bull, and maybe even a nod to the local art forms. It’s such an incredible way to showcase Madurai’s identity and add a splash of color and creativity to a public building. It truly brightens up the area and tells a story without saying a word! :star_struck: What a fantastic initiative to bring art to our streets!


Have attached the logo of the challenge. Please feel free download and use if required.

Thanks and awaiting your participations.

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Excellent challenge @MathanVibranarayan I’ll try my maximum to find out these paintings or structures on my way.

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@Gouri.PS I truly love the grafitti arts in Kerala streets. Thanks for your interest :blush:

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:glowing_star:What an inspiring initiative, @MathanVibranarayan! The Street Art Challenge beautifully reflects India’s rich culture and creativity. I will definitely participate in this challenge by contributing unique street art photos. :framed_picture::round_pushpin:
By showcasing such creative expressions on Google Maps, we are not only enhancing digital visibility of local art but also supporting Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities :cityscape::sparkles: — promoting inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban spaces.

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@K.K.Sharma ji thankyou so much for your continuous support and gratitude :folded_hands:t3:

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Dear, @MathanVibranarayan after reading your post I searched my mobile gallery to find out which entry would be suitable for your challenge and I found these two entries which I thought would be perfect for your challenge Participation.
Entry 1


Discription:- I took this picture during my visit to Noida Haat. I had gone to Noida Haat for some ceramic items. So I looked in the adjacent premises, there is Chowki Haveli Hotel also. then I clicked my mobile camera took a photo from outside for Google Maps.
Here is my Google Maps Review.
My Review For Chowki Haveli-Noida.
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Enter-2

Discription:- i took this picture Recently i visited these city Forest Park for solo meet-up-a-natural landscape of-forest park on a simplen geo photo-walk
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Here is My Google Maps Review.
My Review For city Forest Park-Ghaziabad-Uttar pradesh-india
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Hope you liked.
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प्रणाम PRANAM :folded_hands:

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Absolutely loving this challenge, @MathanVibranarayan
I will participate shortly..

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Dear @ShailendraOjha sir, thank you so much for being the first person to kickstart the challenge. Sounds like you had a solid photo walk in Noida and Ghaziabad! :camera_with_flash: Digging the idea of blending a ceramic hunt with some spontaneous Google Maps contributions. Thanks for the entry :sparkles:

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@TusharSuradkar sir, awaiting your stories eagerly :crossed_fingers:

@MathanVibranarayan . It is a wonderful challenge. Submitting my entry

Since 2015, 50 renowned street artists from across the world have been invited by St+Art India Foundation to create the Lodhi Art District making it India’s first art district. I spent eight weekends in this art district documenting all the 66 artworks. Below is a collage of all the artworks

My top three favourites are

Social media friendly plants by Sameer Kulavoor

Letters for Lodhi by Yok and Sheryo

Shakti by Sajid Wajid Shaikh

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So I am so excited for this challenge I have some pics with me which are eligible for your challenge.so lets start to search

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@MathanVibranarayan congratulations for coming up with this amazing challenge. I loved the title “Street Art challenge:folded_hands: Would love to participate, provided I get enough time to venture out , else I would be sharing from my past record :grinning_face: