Tag: Delhi

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
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
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
Miniature Paintings The term “miniature” is derived from the Latin word “minium,” which refers...
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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
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
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 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
“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 architecture of the city of Delhi owes primarily to the patronage of the Mughal...
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