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Arts and Crafts of Tamil Nadu

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It is no secret that for ages, the South has been a treasure trove of architecture, literature and culture. Its  aesthetic abundance is impossible to tally on one’s finger. The...

By Smriti Sahu

The Tales of Lord Krishna: Stories for Kids

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krishna playing flute    The eighth incarnation of Vishnu, son of Devaki and Vasudev, Lord Krishna is one of the most revered deities in the Hindu mythology. From being one...

By Arushi Mishra

Ragamala series: Raga Shri and Raga Megha

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Ragamala paintings are a beautiful fusion of art, poetry and music that are inspired by the classical musical moods called ragas. They have the capacity to evoke certain emotions depending...

By Apal

Ragamala series: Raga Bhairava and Raga Malakaushik

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Ragamala paintings are a beautiful fusion of art, poetry and music that are inspired by the classical musical moods called Ragas. They have the capacity to evoke certain emotions depending...

By Apal

Ragamala series: Raga Hindola and Raga Dipak

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Ragamala paintings are a beautiful fusion of art, poetry and music that are inspired by the classical musical moods called ragas. They have the capacity to evoke certain emotions depending...

By Apal

Arts and Crafts of Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh, or the place with thirty-six forts is a mine of multiple arts and crafts that mirror the simplicity of its people and the ingenuity of its creators.  Terracotta  ...

By Smriti Sahu

Ragamala Paintings: The Visual Music for the Soul

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Ragamala paintings are the beautiful fusion of art, poetry and music that are inspired by the  classical musical modes called ‘ragas. ‘Ragamala’ literally translates as the ‘garland of ragas’  that...

By Apal

Study of Sohrai and Kohvar art of Jharkhand, India in comparison with Dogon rock paintings of Mali, Africa

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Sohrai art originates from the tribal communities of Jharkhand, India, particularly among the Santhal, Oraon, Munda, Sadan, and Ho tribes. This artistic tradition is closely linked to the Sohrai festival,...

By Surabhi Shubham

Brief introduction to the Indigenous arts of the African continent and India

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Indigenous art refers to the cultural expression of the native inhabitants of a region with unique traditional linguistic and historical ties to the land. It encompasses a wide range of...

By Surabhi Shubham

Traversing India’s Folk and Tribal Legacies

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Art and culture are the two pillars of any community that help identify its essence and distinctiveness. It is because of this that many cultures and communities have begun to...

By Arushi Mishra

Arts and Crafts Events: May Edition

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We are back with another carefully chosen list of all the arts and crafts events for this month! If you are creatively inclined and have a knack for exploring various...

By Arushi Mishra

Worship on the move: The mobile temple shrines of India

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Mobile temples of India that combine the visual and performing arts have a rich history that originate from almost every part of India. The immersive oral tradition of storytelling through...

By Apal