Basanta Bhowmick
Basanta Bhowmick
Currently pursuing M.A. in History from Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal. A Queer Activist. Interested in research papers and presentation, critical analysis and a Queer activist.
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Spiritual Space and Artistic Heritage: A case study of Upasana Griha of Santiniketan
INTRODUCTION  Santiniketan, the abode of peace, was established in the 1860s by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore and was made a Brahmo Samaj Ashram. He was very much impressed by a grove…
From oral to visual: The transmission of Mangal Kavya through multimodel folk art in Bengal
  INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL OVERVIEW  Mangal Kavya, a genre of religious narrative poetry that emerged in the 13th century of medieval Bengal. The main argument that is referred to as…
“From clay to culture: The enduring legacy of traditional Matir Bhaar of Bengal”
INTRODUCTION  In a literal sense, the term Matir Bhaar refers to ‘tea served in an earthen pot’ or a type of cup made up of clay. The usage of mud…
Weaving identity: The indigenous culture of the traditional mat craft in Birbhum district, West Bengal
The mat-making process of Birbhum district is not a modern one; rather, it is the traditional process that is passed through generations, from mothers to their daughters. This creation of…
The Terracotta Temple Architecture of Birbhum District: Art, Symbolism, and Tradition
In India’s historical past in general and Bengal in particular, temples have always played an important role, not only as a religious centre, but also it acted as a centre…
The canvas of consciousness: The idea of Humanism in the paintings of Rabindranath Tagore
INTRODUCTION One of the most eminent scholar, philosopher, thinker, activist, artist, and our most beloved Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. He is an art in himself and globally recognized as a Nobel…
The art of Santiniketan batik: Crafting identity through wax and dye
Culture has one special legacy: it can find methods to express through various ways, whether from a small commodity or from an expensive one. This cultural expression holds long stories…
From Ritual to Representation: Forgotten History of Bhittichitra Art of Santhals of Bengal
The study of Indigenous art forms and their cultural legacy drives us toward gaining knowledge on the grassroots level of history that shapes that aspect of village or rural society…
The art and symbolism of topor mukut in Bengali culture: The forgotten history and legacy of shola pith craftsmanship
The essence of Bengali culture is evident in various forms, ranging from literature to oral tradition and many more. The city of joy, Kolkata, has been aptly defined by the…
Revisiting the History of an Art Fair: Nandan Mela of Visva-Bharati
    INTRODUCTION Art and culture are intertwined and reflected through various forms and ways; one similar way is expositions. As we know, art can be represented in any form…
Reimagining a Bengali culture in Santiniketan: The story of Kantha stitch
INTRODUCTION   It is often said that an object, commodity, precious, or semi-precious thing conveys a story of a region and delves into the socio-cultural historical aspects. The storytelling behind…
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