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Saura Art: More Than Just Tribal Doodles

In the universe of Indian indigenous art, the Saura murals of Odisha are often misread...

Sambalpuri Saree: The Woven Poetry of Odisha

Whenever we discuss regarding the rich cultural legacy of Odisha, Rock cut temples, Pattachitras, Silver...

Jhumur : The Legacy of Assam’s Tea Tribes

In the northeast of India lies the land of the mighty Brahmaputra-Assam. As the gateway...

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...

Carving Life out of Buffalo Horn: The Rise and Fall of Odisha’s Horn Art

Introduction Imagine if your grandmother’s comb could tell stories. Stories about not just her shiny...

Thangka Art : A Sacred Tradition

Introduction Thangka art is an intricate and vivid artform of Tibetan Buddhist paintings on silk...

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...

Dance, Drama and Music: Khayal keeps it alive.

Introduction Folk art forms have always been integral to understanding the traditions, stories, culture, and...

Symbolism in Shahjahanabad

In the 200 years of Mughal Empire no ruler was as obsessed with art...

‘Lavani’, a controversial dance from Maharashtra

Introduction While going through some old newspapers, I came across an interesting article from February...

Mojaris: Footwear that Walks Through Rajasthan’s Rich History

Introduction: Famous for its deep-rooted culture, dramatic stories of sacrifice and bravery, colorful folklore, and...

Threads of Memory: The Timeless Tradition of Nakshi Kantha in Bengal

1. Introduction: Stitching Stories Nestled deep in the heart of Bengal—across both Bangladesh and the...

Jhumur Dance: A Cultural Heritage of West Bengal

Introduction Jhumur Dance, a tribal art form from the Eastern areas of India represents a...

Kanjivaram Silk Sari: Weaving Heitage, Culture and History

Introduction Kanchipuram, known as the Silk Paradise of India, is rich in tradition and textile...

The Baul Tradition in Bengal: A Celebration of Dance, Music and Spirituality

Introduction ...

A Feast of Kerala culture : Exploring Sadya and Thalassery Biryani

Introduction Keralan cuisine is more than mere food; it’s a rich tapestry made from local...

King’s Cave: Golden Age of Indian Painting

Introduction Ajanta paintings have attracted people, scholars and historians from around the world and fascinated...

West Bengal : Chhau Dance From Purulia

Introduction ( Photo Source : All self clicked ) Chhau is a very vibrant...

Bani Thani: India’s Mona Lisa

Introduction In the 18th century, in Rajasthan’s princely state of Kishangarh, there was a beautiful woman...

Rice Paste on Mud: The Quiet Poetry of Jhoti Chita

In a world of AI-generated Ghibli art and NFTs, there is a quiet art that...

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