Kathputli: Strings of Tradition and Art
Kathputli: Strings of Tradition and Art

Introduction The term kathputli comes from two words- katha meaning story, and putli meaning doll...

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Shahpur Jat: The Beginning of Delhi’s Art Scene
Shahpur Jat: The Beginning of Delhi’s Art Scene

Introduction Shahpur Jat, an urban village located near the ruins of the Siri Fort, first...

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Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi
Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi

The architecture of any monument is largely influenced by a variety of factors from the...

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Echoes in Ink: Tracing the Miniature Traditions of the Delhi Sultanate
Echoes in Ink: Tracing the Miniature Traditions of the Delhi Sultanate

  Miniature Paintings The term “miniature” is derived from the Latin word “minium,” which refers...

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Effigy making: A Victorious Craft
Effigy making: A Victorious Craft

The festival of Dussehra is not just central to the city’s religious beliefs, but transforms...

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Dilli Haat: A Hub of Tradition and Modernity
Dilli Haat: A Hub of Tradition and Modernity

Introduction Craft bazaars serve as vital venues for the celebration of cultural heritage; in the...

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The Art of Leisure through the Gardens of Delhi
The Art of Leisure through the Gardens of Delhi

Introduction According to Mohammad Gharipour, gardens are imbued with a deep cultural symbolism in both...

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The Writing on the Wall: Locating Delhi’s Street Art
The Writing on the Wall: Locating Delhi’s Street Art

The idea of art is a wide-ranging and open-ended concept; the decision of whether something...

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The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era
The Art of Kite-flying and a Bygone Era

“In Kabul, fighting kites was a little like going to war…By the time the snow...

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The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital
The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital

The architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal...

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