Debdatta Ganguly – Oaklores

Debdatta Ganguly

An avid enthusiast about research, writing, exploring places and cultures. Hailing from Social Science with a mixed bag of interests, hoping to connect and make something worthwhile for self and all, someday.

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Patachitra and Patua : A Bengal Heritage

One of the many existing traditional art forms original and originating from Bengal , Patachitra stands out as being a combination of scroll painting accompanied by folk songs, known as…

Alponaaaa : Unique Art Style of Bengal

Introduction Alpana or Alpona (Both versions / spellings are valid and used with equal weightage, however wished to) , as you like to call it , is a traditional art…

Panchmura: Hamlet for Terracotta Artisans

Introduction Located in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura, the Panchmura Hamlet is the seat of a group of artisans practicing the terracotta craft. Terracotta is known as the fired clay…

Weaved in stories : Baluchari from Bengal

Introduction Spread primarily across the districts of Birbhum and Bankura , with weaving centres extending across Medinipur and others, Baluchari reflects the true essence of Bengal tradition wrapped in…

Lyangcha: Shaktigarh’s Patent Delicacy

Introduction Belonging to the revered groups of sweet dishes in Bengal, this sweet categorically enjoys some acquired fame across the country, mainly revolving in and around the eastern and central…

Tagore and Melody : Emergence and Propulsion of Rabindra Sangeet, West Bengal

Introduction Rabindranath Tagore , the world famous Noble Laureate, is the propounder of an independent strand of songs, known as Rabindra Sangeet. Rabindra Sangeet finds its cultural roots here in…

West Bengal : Chhau Dance From Purulia

Introduction ( Photo Source : All self clicked ) Chhau is a very vibrant and colourful form of vigorous dance that has been thought to have emerged from several…