Tag: Uttar Pradesh
Dev Deepawali of Varanasi: Light, Legend and Living Tradition
Introduction Dev Deepawali, “the Diwali of the gods” is one of its most striking and...
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Colors of Divinity: Unveiling the festival of Mathura’s Holi
Introduction Festivals are not just events of celebration, but a cultural tradition of people, containing...
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Stupas, Stone, and Sangha: Reimagining Sarnath Across Time
Introduction Sarnath, approximately ten kilometres from the ancient city of Varanasi in the Gangetic plains...
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Khurja Pottery: The Living Clay of India’s Ceramic City
INTRODUCTION: “Khurja is known across the globe for its sheer poetry in clay.” ...
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Nautanki: Awadh’s Vibrant Tradition of Indigenous Drama
Introduction: Nautanki is a type of Indian folk theatre that is very popular in the...
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A City Forged in Glass: Firozabad’s Centuries Old Bangle Craft
Introduction A bangle is a traditional, hard, circular, wide bracelet made from materials like metal,...
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Dining with the Nawabs: A History of Lucknow’s Iconic Kebabs
Introduction Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, is often called as the...
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Knots of Heritage: Exploring Bhadohi’s Carpet Weaving Mastery
Bhadohi is a small yet flourishing town in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. It’s...
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From Florence to the Taj Mahal: The Global Journey of Pietra Dura
In the realm of art and craftsmanship, there exists a technique so divine that it...
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The Timeless Art of Chikankari: Embroidery of Elegance and Heritage
Imagine a dance between needle and thread that creates patterns as intricate as poetry on...
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