The art form of Warli painting has originated and evolved in the Warli tribe, which is the largest tribal group in the western outskirts of Maharashtra. Its roots in the western part of Maharashtra namely the Konkan, Dahanu, Palghar region across the Sahyadri hill ranges.
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Jaggar is one of the most famous and multipurpose folk songs of Uttarakhand, as it is used for worshiping spirits and ghosts, but also is used as a religious hymn while offering prayers to various gods and goddesses.
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India has witnessed the greatest arts that have ever existed. Pottery, sculpture, paintings, wall and stone carvings, embroideries, you name it. And in a country which has a plethora of art forms, it is very difficult to believe that many of the arts are on the verge of decline.
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The search for a new form of Dalit Aesthetic is as old as the Dalit Movement. Dalit Art carves out a new regime of Representation. Where for a large part of history, Dalit Art has also been as neglected as Dalits themselves. Wall Art has been itself traditionally connected with the Tribal community. Digna Art
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We take pride in the architectural diversity of our country ranging from temples, caves, and mosques to palaces and stupas. Let us discuss one of the most beautiful destinations of Tamil Nadu, that is Brihadeswara Temple located at the South Bank of the river Cauvery in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Thanjavur is popularly known as
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The culture and heritage of the newly formed Union Territory of our country Ladakh is something that has got my interest for a while now. Flanking the snow-capped Himalayas, this high altitude desert is a favorite spot for the bikers. Famous for the exquisite scenery, but very little is known about the people living in
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Her Story in her own words It’s on the tip of my tongue when I had decided to leave Jhabu in search of livelihood and set foot in Bhopal. It changed my life from a laborer to an artist. For an old person belonging to a conservative community, it was hard for me to make
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Snakes and their worship have been an integral part of Kerala culture from time unknown. Most of the houses in rural Kerala have a snake shrine or Pambin Kavu where snakes are worshipped. These Pambin Kavu are considered very divine
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Kashmir is rightly called the ‘Paradise on Earth’ not only due to its picturesque locations, beautiful gardens, and ice-covered mountains, but also because of its immense contribution to the culture and heritage of our country. The valley has given us numerous gems in the field of art, ranging from poets and writers to musicians and
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As vibrant as India is, so are its festivals. The festival of colors and love, Holi is one of the most interesting festivals in the nation. The way it is celebrated in different parts of India is quite remarkable too. One of the best places that would definitely fascinate you by the way Holi is celebrated there, is Barsana.
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Devi Bhagwat Puran mentions that Sati, the symbol of Shakti married Lord Shiva. When Sati’s father, Daksha insulted Lord Shiva she jumped into the fire and burnt herself. Lord Shiva was overcome with grief and performed ‘Tandava’ ( divine dance) out of anger with her body in his arms. On seeing this, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut off the body of Sati into 51 parts.
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Kalamkari paintings are handmade artworks usually made on cotton cloth using bamboo sticks. Usually, plant-based colors are used with a distinct pattern. These paintings were initially used on the walls of temples. Soon they gained popularity with the common people also. Nowadays Kalamkari Paintings are used in their commercial form on Sarees, drapes, and sheets.
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