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Mr. Gajjelakonda Lenin Babu

Assistant Professor

G. Lenin Babu is a distinguished multidisciplinary artist, design educator, and researcher whose professional trajectory spans the domains of fine arts, visual communication, and applied design across diverse industries. Rooted in foundational training in painting and visual storytelling, his career has evolved into an expansive engagement with academia, creative sectors, and cultural heritage documentation. He holds both a Bachelor\'s and Master\'s degree in Fine Arts and has recently submitted his doctoral dissertation at Lovely Professional University. His Ph.D. research focuses on the iconography and historical significance of Hero Stones (Viragals) in Andhra Pradesh. Babu brings to his academic and professional practice over 16 years of experience. His industry roles have included Art Director, UI Designer, and Visualizer, with contributions to notable projects such as Sholay and Kochadaiiyaan in the gaming domain, as well as initiatives in UI/UX, branding, and visual documentation. These experiences inform his pedagogical leadership and curriculum development in contemporary design education. As a published scholar and visual documentarian, his academic contributions include the co-authored book Ahobilam: The Sacred Abode of Nava Narasimha (2021). His research has been disseminated through SCOPUS and UGC-indexed journals, and he has presented at numerous international conferences on topics ranging from temple iconography to the heritage of indigenous crafts. His research practice is further enriched by over 30 published patents/ design registration, reflecting his ongoing commitment to design innovation and applied problem-solving in material and visual cultures. Babu’s creative engagements include national and international exhibitions, collaborative projects with institutions like the IGNCA, and state-supported cultural initiatives. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that the design process is more critical than immediate outcomes. By enabling students to internalize and practice systematic, inquiry-driven approaches, he asserts that meaningful and sustainable results will naturally follow. Through this blend of creative inquiry, scholarly rigor, and industry collaboration, Lenin Babu continues to make significant contributions to the fields of art, design, and cultural heritage studies.
Publications

B Journal Publications (SCOPUS / UGC / Peer-Reviewed)

  • Sacred Valor: The Spatial, Religious, and Socio-Political Dimensions of Hero Stones in South Indian Temple Complexes, SCOPUS (Awaiting publication), 2024.
  • Memories of Valor: The Hero Stones of Kurnool, Kadapa, Krishna, Guntur, and Prakasam, Library Progress International (SCOPUS), 2024.
  • VIRAGAL: The Saga of the Heroes of Andhra Pradesh, Educational Administration: Theory and Practice (SCOPUS), 2024.
  • Hero Stones: A Study of Grouped Sculptures in Mopuru and Tripurantakam, Andhra Pradesh, Galaxy Journal, 2024.
  • Cheriyal Scrolls: The Stylized Painted Saga of Telangana, Quarterly Journal of The Mythic Society, 2024.
  • Lingodbhavamurti: The Aniconic and Iconic Form of Shiva, The Electrochemical Society, SCOPUS, 2022.
  • Ahobilam: The Sacred Abode of Navanarasimha in Andhra Pradesh, Research Journey, 2021.
  • Indian Art Education and Contemporary Art Practices, ELSEVIER SSRN, 2021.
  • Chaya Someshwara Temple: Architectural Grandeur, ELSEVIER SSRN, 2021.
  • Representation of Fauna in Indian Jewellery, IJHR, 2021.
  • Kinhal: The Exquisite Craft of Karnataka, IJITEE (SCOPUS), 2019.

Chapters in Edited Books

  • Recent Advances in Fine Arts, Architecture, Literature, and Interactive Technologies, Scieng Publications, 2022.
  • Tadapatri: Chintala Venkataramana Temple and Its Unique Narrative Sculptures, 2021.

Books

  • Ahobilam: The Sacred Abode of the Nava Narasimha, Universal Publishers, Chennai, 2021.

Research Projects

  • Kondapalli Toys Documentation, IGNCA, ?14.86 Lakhs.

Patents / Design Registrations

  • Holder of 30+ patents

Industry Projects

  • Game UI/UX Design: Sholay, Kochadaiiyaan, Bhoothnath Returns, Happy New Year, Fish Pro.
  • Branding & Cultural Design: Gemini TV Yaari No.1 etc
Conference

Papers Presented – International Conferences

  • Unveiling the Past: Hero Stones at Tripurantakeswara Temple, ICAKMPALET 2024.
  • Kondapalli Toys: The Toy Making Heritage of Andhra Pradesh, LPU, 2022.
  • Memorial Stones as Social Identity, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, 2022.
  • VIRAGAL: The Saga of Heroes, Manipal ICCF, 2022.
  • Mangalgiri Handlooms, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, 2021.
  • Lingodbhavamurti: Iconic Form of Shiva, SPAST Conference, 2021.
  • Ahobilam Narasimha Iconography, Sri Lanka, 2020.
  • Chaya Someshwara Temple, Himachal Pradesh University, 2019.

Papers Presented – National Conferences

  • Siva as Lingodbhavamurti in Andhra and Telangana, IAHC, 2022.
  • Storytelling in Chintala Venkata Ramana Temple, Central University of Karnataka, 2022.
  • Paruvettai Utsava at Ahobilam, B.K. Birla College, 2021.
  • Cheriyal Scrolls, Punjabi University, 2019.
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