Bonfires and Folklore: The Essence of Lohri Celebrations Blog Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting folklore that gave birth to the lively celebration of Lohri. Discover the various stories that shaped the cornerstone of Punjabi... By Jaspreet Kaur
Queendom and Womanhood in Travancore Analysis The protracted history of the Travancore royal family - like that of all monarchical dynasties - is fraught with tales of passion, intrigue, riches and mystery which are each worth... By Mehuli Mazumder
Japanese Artists 'Adopted' An Indian Village And Here's What Happened Analysis The nonprofit Noco project led a group of Japanese artists to Ganjad in Maharashtra, following which they adopted the village to preserve Warli art. Not only did this provide a... By Mehuli Mazumder
The Sweet Language of Kutch Article Kutch is a diverse land with a multitude of seasons, and natural beauty oozing from every corner. The people who reside in the land of ‘The White Desert’ are culturally... By Jaspreet Kaur
All Indians Should Visit This Museum in Japan! Travelogue The origin of the this museum was the vision of Tokio Hasegawa, who spent many years collecting and preserving Indian Folk Art. Enchanted by the Madhubani paintings of Ganga Devi... By Mehuli Mazumdar
Indo-Christianity: Artistic Encounters in Kerala Research Flanked by the picturesque beaches of the Arabian Sea on one side and the tropical forests of the Western Ghats on the other, it is indeed no surprise that Kerala... By Mehuli Mazumder
10 THINGS YOU MUST DO AT THE RANN UTSAV FESTIVAL! Travelogue The White Desert of India – Rann of Kutch is known for its vast expanse of stark white salt pans that spreads for miles on the India-Pakistan border in... By Jaspreet Kaur
Evolving Traditions: Musings on Madhubani Analysis If in a chronological spectrum, adaptation and evolution appears to be inevitable, is there really an originality to art and its representation? For instance, take Madhubani— an art form emerging... By Haidamteu Zeme N
Through Changing Tides: A Brief History of the Art of Madhubani Analysis “The flow of the river is ceaseless; and its water is never the same. The foam that floats in the pools Now gathering, now vanishing Never lasts long.” Kamo no... By Haidamteu Zeme N
Jivya Soma Mashe: The Artist who Popularised Maharashtra’s Warli Art Article Father of Warli Art, Jivya Soma Mashe’s legacy has inspired Warli artists to reinvent the boundaries of tribal art, enabling them to make their mark on the world map. Bestowed... By Mehuli Mazumder