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15 inspiring Lakshmi and Ganesha painting ideas for Diwali

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Seated on a large, vibrant lotus, and holding a pot overflowing with glistening coins, flanked by two moon-white elephants, the elegantly adorned Goddess of Wealth and Fortune is a vision...

Chitrakathi: The Art of Storytelling Through Vibrant Paintings

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Imagine sitting under a starry sky in a small village in Maharashtra, the air filled with the soft hum of traditional instruments. A crowd gathers around a storyteller who begins...

Incorporating Folk Arts in your home as per Vastu

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Table of Contents Introduction to Vastu Vastu Purusha Mandala Brahmasthan Cardinal Directions  Intercardinal Direction   When choosing the perfect wall for artwork, most people consider only the aesthetic, the colour...

Pattachitra: A journey through four artistic traditions

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Table of content Odisha  Bengal Santhal Kalighat Similarities Differences Conclusion   Odisha Pattachitra, Bengal Pattachitra, Santhal Pattachitra and Kalighat  We all have seen paintings on canvas or paper, but a...

Ganesha: The remover of obstacles and harbinger of good fortune

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The Birth of Ganesha Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah In Hinduism, this one mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha holds a powerful blessing: it is considered a cure-all, capable of removing every...

Brief Introduction to Cheriyal Art

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Table of content  History Themes, colours, characteristics  Process Introduction   India has a long and fantastic history of storytelling. What adds an interesting dimension to these stories is the way they...

Motifs in Pichwai Art

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Pichwai is a historical form of paintings from the Nathdwara region of Rajasthan. They are believed to have originated in the 17th century, while the earliest evidence comes from 200-250...

BITTICHITRA: THE WALL ART TRADITION OF INDIA

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TABLE OF CONTENT Bihar Rajasthan  Odisha Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra  Kerala Jharkhand    The walls of the rural villages of India are more than mere mud structures, they are the storehouses...

Comparative Analysis of Gond Art with the Aboriginal Art of Australia

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How can two cultures, separated by oceans and lands, have immense similarities in their art form? The vibrant colours of Gond art and the intricate designs of Australia's Aboriginal Art...

How to Incorporate Indian art in contemporary living room

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Table of content Introduction to design Feature Walls: Wall Murals Lighting: Creating task lighting from Tholu Lamps Using Art as Focal Points Texture walls Decorating living room through contemporary renditions...

Chhau Masks of West Bengal

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Chhau masks are a cultural identity of the people of West Bengal in the village of Purulia. These masks generally carry legacies of the Hindu epics, such as Ramayana and...

Understanding the Symbolism of Motifs in Madhubani Art

Table of Content Fish  Sun and moon Lotus Women  Peacock Parrot  Bamboo  Flora and fauna Singada border Other borders  Originating in the Mithila region of Bihar, Madhubani is an intricate...