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Spiritual Space and Artistic Heritage: A case study of Upasana Griha of Santiniketan
INTRODUCTION Santiniketan, the abode of peace, was established in the 1860s by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore...
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The Sweet That Stole Hearts: Rediscovering Manohora
Introduction: A Sweet That Steals the Heart In a land where every festival has its...
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From oral to visual: The transmission of Mangal Kavya through multimodel folk art in Bengal
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Mangal Kavya, a genre of religious narrative poetry that emerged...
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A Brief History of Ramlila in Delhi
Devotion can manifest through different forms of expression. Dramatisation of sacred texts is one such...
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“Every human being is a mystery”: Crime, Culture, and Bengali Detectives in Fiction
“নমস্কার, সত্যান্বেষী ব্যোমকেশ বক্সি বলছি।” (“Hello, Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi speaking.”) The fact that Satyanweshi or...
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First Love, First Bite: Phuchka and the Memories It Carries
Introduction: A Flavour That Feels Like Home Every city has a taste. Mumbai has Vada...
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The Rhythmic Duel: Exploring the Vibrant Legacy of Kobi Gaan in Bengal
Introduction: When Poetry Meets Performance Imagine a crowd gathered under the open sky; some sitting...
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A Taste of Tradition: Unwrapping the Magic of Jolbhora
Introduction: A Sweet with a Soul West Bengal is a state known for cultural diversity...
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Bidriware: The Timeless Craft of Silver on Black
Bidri work is a beautiful piece of metal craft which is known for the contrast...
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Delicate Art: Ivory Carving Traditions of Delhi
Introduction: Ivory, a raw material found in the tusks, teeth and bones of animals, most...
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