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Painted in Gratitude: Why Bail Pola is Maharashtra’s Most Soulful Festival

Introduction Bail Pola is a festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. It’s a...

From Forest to Boundary: A Dive into Kashmiri Willow Bats

Introduction: The Pride of the Valley India is a country of sports where cricket is...

The Golden Threads of Heritage: Unraveling the Art of Maharashtra’s Paithani Weaving

Introduction The piece of cloth we wear every day is the piece of Cloth woven...

A TINY TALE OF THE KASHMIRI CARPETS

Renowned for its unique, detailed design and weaving technique, the Kashmiri carpet, often known as...

Decoding Mithila : Art, Culture and Colour of Maithali Paintings

Mithila or Mithilanchal is a historic region divided between India and Nepal. Mithila is the...

“Bailanchi Sharyat: The Galloping Spirit of Rural Maharashtra”

Introduction The Bailanchi Sharyat is a traditional sport of Maharashtra. In this Bailanchi sharyat, a...

Kabaddi – A game where tactics and strength meets

1. Introduction: Kabaddi is one of the games that symbolize the cultural diplomacy of India....

“The Craft and Culture Behind Kolhapuri Chappals”

Introduction Maharashtra has rich and glorious history in all the areas of it. Many art...

Kadhaprasangam: How Modernity Birthed a ‘Cultural’ Artform

Introduction Kerala has a long-standing history of cultural art forms rooted in sarcastic elements that...

The Land’s Embrace: Celebrating Pang Lhabsol

Introduction: A beautiful state of Northeastern India, called Sikkim, surrounded by the sacred and beautiful...

Sacred Vows and Timeless Customs: A Journey Through Maharashtrian Weddings

Introduction: The Wedding Marriage is the intricate in everyone’s life. The joy and sorrow the...

Tambat Ali: Craft, Community, Continuity

Introduction In the narrow lanes of Kasba Peth, the oldest of the 18 wards of...

Kutiyattam: The World’s Oldest Living Tradition of Sanskrit Theatre

Introduction: A 2,000-Year-Old Performing Legacy In 2008, UNESCO recognised Kutiyattam, also known as Koodiyattam,...

VANISHING WATER HERITAGE: THE LOST WATER CONSERVATION SYSTEM, BAOLIS

Introduction Water has always been important to mankind since the very beginning of history. We...

Vallam Kali: Sport or Art?

Introduction Every year, thousands gather around the backwaters of Kerala to witness what is arguably...

Jallikattu – The Timeless Bond of Bravery Between Humans and Bulls

1. Introduction: ‘Bull fight’ – ‘Spain’ is the first word that comes to people’s minds....

The Curved Poetry of Clay: Unfolding the Chala Architecture of Bengal

1. Introduction: The Roofs That Tell a Story In the quiet villages of Bengal, where...

The harvesting feast of warli tribe

Warli tribe Introduction Warli is one of the oldest art form with origin back to...

The Anatomy of a Craft: Silver-Making in Hupari

1. Introduction Humans, since pre-history, have adorned themselves with ornaments and jewellery of different kinds....

Oppana: A Dance for the Bride to Be

It’s not uncommon in India to have pre-wedding ceremonies and celebrations that last for days or sometimes...

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