Delhi – Oak Lores

A FALL THAT SHAPED AN EMPIRE, SHER MANDAL

INTRODUCTION Nestled in Delhi’s Purana Qila, Sher Mandal stands as an epitome of architectural monuments...

Delhi Through the Eyes of the Daniells

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

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...

A Brief History of Ramlila in Delhi

Devotion can manifest through different forms of expression. Dramatisation of sacred texts is one such...

Delicate Art: Ivory Carving Traditions of Delhi

Introduction: Ivory, a raw material found in the tusks, teeth and bones of animals, most...

The City of Shahjahanabad

As the old saying goes, “Dilli saat baar ujadi aur basi.” (Delhi has been rebuilt...

Kathputli: Strings of Tradition and Art

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

Shahpur Jat: The Beginning of Delhi’s Art Scene

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

Skyline of Delhi: Domes of Delhi

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

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...

Effigy making: A Victorious Craft

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

Dilli Haat: A Hub of Tradition and Modernity

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

The Art of Leisure through the Gardens of Delhi

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

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...

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...

The Gates of Delhi: Guardians of a Royal Capital

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

Charbagh Style: The Floral Pattern of Delhi’s Mughal Gardens

The Charbagh style, a historical and integral part of the Persian garden design, has been...

The History of Stained Glass in Delhi: Origins, Flourishment, Legacy, and Contemporary Status

Stained glass is a medium that is commonly linked with the major European cathedrals. It...

The Mosaic of Modern Delhi

Mosaic art is a decorative technique that involves creating images or patterns by assembling small...

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