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Illuminating Tradition of the Satras: Assamese Manuscript Paintings

Introduction The Bhakti movement of medieval times saw the spread of Sankardeva’s Vaishnavite movement in...

The Soul in the Saffron: Exploring the Timeless Allure of Kolkata Biryani

Introduction: A Fragrant Symbol of Kolkata’s Identity

Delhi’s Calligraphic Tradition

Introduction Ever since the dawn of writing, humans have been trying to make it more...

The Magnificence of the Art of Batik

Introduction The word ‘Batik’ is Javanese which literally translates to paint, draw or create something...

Terracotta Over Our Heads: The Story Beneath Barpalli’s Roof Tiles

Introduction: Where Roofs Have Ears… and Animals What if your rooftop wasn’t just a slab...

The canvas of consciousness: The idea of Humanism in the paintings of Rabindranath Tagore

INTRODUCTION One of the most eminent scholar, philosopher, thinker, activist, artist, and our most beloved...

Local Strings, Global Chords: The Revolution of Bangla Rock

“…. এ হৃদয় দপ্তর পালটাচ্ছে না / অবসর নেওয়া যাচ্ছে না / ফুটেছে হাসনুহানা” “…....

Panchmura: Hamlet for Terracotta Artisans

Introduction Located in the Taldangra subdivision of Bankura, the Panchmura Hamlet is the seat of...

Galichas of Himachal: Tradition in Every Thread

There are diverse handwoven carpet tradition in India, from the Persian inspired carpets of Kashmir...

The art of Santiniketan batik: Crafting identity through wax and dye

Culture has one special legacy: it can find methods to express through various ways, whether...

The Rediscovered Art of Dastangoi

The practice of oral storytelling likely emerged with the earliest forms of language. Storytelling can...

Echoes of the Forest: Music, Memory, and Divinity in Karam-Jawa Festival

Karam puja, the most vibrant and significant festival has been observed for centuries, with...

Karagattam: Tradition, Culture and Struggle

Introduction: Karagattam is a traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu that has its roots in...

Rhythms of Rabindranath: The Journey of Rabindra Nritya in Bengal’s Cultural Tapestry

1. Introduction: When Compositions Finds Its Rhythm in Dance In the colorful cultural tapestry of...

Delhi’s Jaali Craft: just an ornament or a divine portal ?

Humans have always been fascinated by the natural phenomenon around them and even more eager...

From Ritual to Representation: Forgotten History of Bhittichitra Art of Santhals of Bengal

The study of Indigenous art forms and their cultural legacy drives us toward gaining knowledge...

Painted Tales of Sawantwadi: The Story of Woodwork Mastery

A city rich in craft and color A lovely tiny village in Maharashtra’s Konkan region,...

Folk as Modern: Exploring the Aesthetic Language of Jamini Roy

Imagine a man from 1930s Calcutta who walks away from oil paints, European techniques, and...

The Weaving Culture of Himachal

India has a rich weaving culture which shows the diversity of regions and cultural histories....

Thanjavur painting : A story of Legacy and History

Introduction: Located on Tamil Nadu’s eastern coast lies the city of Thanjavur, often referred to...

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