River Ganga also called the Ganges may just be a water body for people outside India, but for Indians, river Ganges is a spiritual destination. Along with being one of the longest rivers, it is also the holiest rivers in India. The sacred river’s basin covers almost one-fourth of the Indian plain and caters to […]
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Mughal empire painted India with the colors of great art and exceptional administration. The success of the Mughal empire was the gift of its brave emperors and empresses. In the male- dominant era some women found their way to compliment the crown. Among them, Nur Jahan is especially worth mentioning. She also found her way
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Popularly known as the “festival of all festivals”, the Hornbill festival is a winter celebration in the north-eastern state of Nagaland. The festival starts on the first of December every year and lasts for ten days. Hornbill festival is a grand celebration of the Naga culture through dance and music performances. Nagaland is home to
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Amidst the rule of emperors and empresses, there was a princess who won over the Mughal empire through her kind heart and sharp mind. Shahzadi Jahanara’s name is inscribed with golden ink in the pages of the Mughal empire. For the first time, the flourishing empire saw the power of a princess. She inherited the
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India has witnessed many great saints who contributed to art in the form of devotional songs and poems. And 16th century gifted India the most elegant and chaste story of worship. Mirabai is a pristine name that reminds us of the true power of devotion and bhakti. You could go through all the pages of
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Bharatanatyam is a mesmerising Indian classical dance whose roots are perched in Tamil Nadu. Traditionally, this elegant dance style was practised by the Devadasis within the four walls of temples. Mylapore Gawri Amma was the devadasi who held its hand and helped it to step outside the confinement. Mylapore Gawri Amma was a dazzling Bharatanatyam
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The Hindu epic, Ramayana, introduces Sita as the epitome of womanhood. Sita plays a prominent role in this ancient epic written by sage Valmiki. Ramayana is considered as the light that guides people in the path of life. And Sita is the lamp that glows for women. She is said to be an incarnation of
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The intriguing and exquisite art form, Nirmal painting originates from the town of Nirmal, Telangana. Named after its home, this painting style carries unique attributes that appeal to the admirer. Nirmal painting has been practiced for more than 400 years by the artisan community known as “Naqash”. The real beauty of Nirmal painting lies in
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Nongkrem dance is one of the most popular dance forms among the people of the hilly state of Meghalaya. This is a dance form unknown to most people living in Mainland India. The indigenous dance festival is celebrated every year in the winter month of November. The northeastern state of Meghalaya is known for its
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One of the seven sisters, Meghalaya is a beautiful hill state located in the northeast region of India. Meghalaya means the “abode of clouds” and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. The state’s economy is largely dependent on the tourism department. The rest of the country knows the place for
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COVID-19 – Indian Art and Culture Edition The beautiful painting known as India is painted with vibrant colors of art and culture. Indian art and culture is the treasure peacefully resting in the pages of history. But now is the time to unbox this mystical present and enrich our lives with these lively colors. Indian
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Tracing the history of NYC’s murals can be a bit tricky. Even the new murals feel like they have always belonged to the wall they are on right now.
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