Tag: Maharashtra
Walls, Warriors, and Wadas
Introduction: A Glance At the Wadas Architect Frank Gehry once said, “Architecture should speak of...
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Performance, Protest, and Poetry in Powada
Introduction: A Glance into Powada In the cultural tapestries of Maharashtra, music and ballads seem...
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Tradition, Theatrics, and Tamasha
What image pops into your head when you think of ‘theatre’? Is it lively, engaging,...
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Nauvari Saree – A statement of freedom
Introduction Maharashtra and Nauvari saree have become so synonymous with the time that we think...
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‘Lavani’, a controversial dance from Maharashtra
Introduction While going through some old newspapers, I came across an interesting article from February...
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King’s Cave: Golden Age of Indian Painting
Introduction Ajanta paintings have attracted people, scholars and historians from around the world and fascinated...
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Poetry in Color: Introduction to Ajanta Paintings
Introduction The Ajanta Caves, honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, are among...
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Samharamurti: The Andhakasuravadhamurti and Gajantaka Shiva as depicted in the Kailasanath Temple
Samharamurti: The Andhakasuravadhamurti and Gajantaka Shiva as depicted in the Kailasanath Temple The Kailasanath...
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The Persian pattern in Indian weaving: An exploration of Himroo’s cultural integration
It is a fabric renowned for the meshing of silk and cotton in fine threads....
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Paithani: The Silky Indian Handloom
Having originally been part of the Mauryan Empire, Satavahana evolved into a strong kingdom during...
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