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A Brief History of Phool Waalon ki Sair

Festivities bring people closer together. The Phool Waalon ki Sair or Sair-e-Gul-Faroshan (Procession of the...

The Mathura School of Art: Tradition, Iconography and Legacy

Introduction The history of India’s indigenous arts cannot be separated from the subcontinent’s wider civilizational...

Nautanki: Awadh’s Vibrant Tradition of Indigenous Drama

Introduction: Nautanki is a type of Indian folk theatre that is very popular in the...

Papers, Pulps, and Preservation: Tale of Kagzipura

A Glimpse into Kagzipura In the district that carries myriad histories and bountiful legacies, Kagzipura...

A City Forged in Glass: Firozabad’s Centuries Old Bangle Craft

Introduction A bangle is a traditional, hard, circular, wide bracelet made from materials like metal,...

Exploring the Mini-Lucknow of Kolkata

The main essence of the city Kolkata lies in its culture and heritage. One can...

The Harbinger of Modern Indian Art: The Artistic Vision of Gaganendranath Tagore

“What profoundly attracted me was the uniqueness of his creation, a lively curiosity in his...

Echoes of Earth and Emotion: The Legacy of Hapu Gaan

Introduction: The Voice of the Village, the Soul of the Soil In the quiet corners...

Patisapta: A Winter Tale from the Bengali Kitchen

Introduction: A Taste That Feels Like Home The word Patisapta conjures up images of winter...

Delhi Through the Eyes of the Daniells

The 18th century was a time when European powers became increasingly more visible in the...

Dining with the Nawabs: A History of Lucknow’s Iconic Kebabs

Introduction Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, is often called as the...

Strokes of Art: Portraits and Legacies of Gopal Deuskar

Introduction In the annals of the twentieth century, a brushstroke by a profound portraitist changed...

Desawari Pan Bareja of Mahoba

Introduction When you hear the word Pan (Betel leaf ), the foremost thing that comes...

Ghongadi: The Art and the Appeal

Introduction In the verdant of rural Maharashtra, shepherds weave a fabric of narratives and artisanal...

Threads, Heritage, and Memory: The Kolhapuri Chappals

Introduction In June 2025, Italian luxury corporation Prada showcased a familiar braided sandal as a...

Tracing the Legacy of Chandni Chowk

The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan changed his capital from Agra to Delhi in 1648. Following this...

The Legacy of Rashtrapati Bhavan

The colonial rule in India was a period in time when the British wielded significant...

The Dying Art of Patachitra Paintings of Rural Bengal and Kolkata: A Mapping of its History and Origin.

Introduction India has long been a melting pot of traditional arts and crafts. Diverse communities...

Ripping the Muzzles: The Revolutionary Theatre of Utpal Dutt

Act I – The Curtains Rise: Introducing the Radical Dramatist Utpal Dutt (1929–1993) remains one...

Villu Pattu: The Bow Song

Villu Pattu or Villuadichanpattu is one of the most popular folk art forms across Tamil...

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