Bikram Datta – Oak Lores

Bikram Datta

I am an undergrad history student at University of Delhi. I derive my true happiness from delving into historical research, where i can explore and uncover the knowledge about past cultures. Meanwhile, Indian classical music also has been a source of comfort and inspiration for me. My passion for history and music shapes my academic journey and personal fulfillment.

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The Forgotten heritage of Jatar Deul

Introduction Jatar Deul is a beautiful remnant of an ancient era, rising with pride at the heart of the dense mangrove forests at Sundarbans in the South 24-Parganas of West…

Wheels of Memory: Kolkata’s timeless Tram journey

Introduction The Kolkata trams are not just transport systems; they are also storytellers of a city that still stands on the rope between heritage and modernity .The trams have been…

A Monument of Faith and Authority: The Story of Katra Masjid

Introduction Katra Masjid—also known as Katra Mosque or “Market Mosque”—is located on the northeast side of Murshidabad, West Bengal. The construction of this huge monumental complex was ordered by Nawab…

Ramkinkar Baij: The Man who Revolutionised the Art of Sculpture

Introduction Ramkinkar Baij remains one of the most prominent yet unconventional names in modern Indian art. He was born in 1906 in Bankura, West Bengal and is acclaimed to be…

The Legacy of Bishnupur Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music

Introduction Hindustani Classical Music has been an integral part of the Indian culture for centuries, dating back to ancient times. Over the years, this music has developed many styles of…

Bengal’s Street Wonder: The Legacy of Phuchka

Introduction In Bengal, phuchka is not just food; it is an emotion. To many, it represents shared laughter on street corners, after-school hangouts, stolen if short, moments of joy, and…

The story of Medieval Bengali Rap: Kobigaan

Introduction Kavigaan, or Kobigaan as many Bengalis pronounce it, is not a performance but a battle between the minds, hearts, and verses. Picture an exciting warm gathering in a moonlit…

When Devotion Dances: The Timeless Art of Dhunuchi Dance

Introduction Dhunuchi Naach is essentially an ecstatic form of an offering dance performed during Durga Puja-wonderfully ingrained into the culture of Bengal. It is performed while holding a dhunuchi which…

The Bengal School of Art: A form of protest

Bengal School of Art was the movement that arose directly or indirectly due to the Bengal Renaissance, which was a reform movement changing the cultural, social, and intellectual landscape of…

Kumortuli: Heritage and Culture redefined

Introduction It’s Kumartuli, tightly pressed into the maze-like alleys of North Kolkata, which furtively beats with that strangely sacrosanct rhythm as the festive season nears. Kumartuli neither shines nor wants…

Shukto: The Centuries Old Bengali Gem

Introduction Bengal has been a land of a diverse cuisine since ages. Whether it’s the popular sweets of Bengal such as rosogolla and sandesh or the spicy delicacies like kosha…

The Magnificence of the Art of Batik

Introduction The word ‘Batik’ is Javanese which literally translates to paint, draw or create something with wax on textiles. The term ‘Batik’ is originated from the word ‘Ambatik’ which means…

Songs of Regattas: Sari Gaan of Bengal

Introduction Saari Gaan or music is a compilation of beautiful river songs.It’s one of the many types of folk music which is widely famous in Bengal.It comes under the well…