The Sacred Tradition of Danda Jatra and Danda Nata in Odisha
Dance is such a beautiful art that it is everywhere, and it has always been a way to support community gatherings. People, when they...
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Yashmitha P
Jan 194 min read
Thangka Painting and Its Significance
A thangka painting (alternatively spelt as hangka, tangka, thanka, or tanka) is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk applique.
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Yashmitha P
Jan 66 min read
A Journey into Channapatna's Toy-making Culture
This blog post delves into the first hand experience of visiting Channapatna, exploring its rich toy making history and present situation.
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Yashmitha P
Sep 11, 20235 min read
The Toda Tribe of Nilgiris
The Toda tribe, who live in the Nilgiri region, is recognized as one of the prominent tribal groups in India.
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Yashmitha P
Jun 28, 20235 min read
Exploring The Lesser Known Part Of Goa - The Chorao Island
In the midst of all the noise, and fast-paced lifestyle of Goa lies an oasis of tranquility - the Chorao Island. Learn more about it here.
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Yashmitha P
May 31, 20236 min read
Kariyala - Folk Drama of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has a rich heritage of folk art and culture that is at risk of being lost. Kariyala folk drama is one of them.
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Yashmitha P
May 22, 20237 min read
A Day Exploring The Historical Town of Srirangapatna
Come along with me on a virtual tour as I take a day trip from Mysore to the historical town of Srirangapatna.
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Yashmitha P
May 9, 20236 min read
Chandor - The Ancient Capital of Goa
Explore the ancient capital of Goa, Chandor, now a quaint and peaceful village steeped in history.
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Yashmitha P
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Mardani Khel - Indigenous Martial Art Form
Mardani Khel is an Indian Martial Art that traces its origins to the great Maratha Empire. This post traces its history and relevance today.
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Yashmitha P
Nov 30, 20225 min read
Bhavai Art of Gujarat
Bhavai is a theater art form commonly practiced in Gujarat. It is a derivation of a combination of two words – bhav and vah.
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Yashmitha P
Oct 29, 20223 min read
Chitrakathi - The Art of Storytelling
Chitrakathi is the art form of combining "Chitra" — the picture and "Katha" — the story. It is approx 400 years old.
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Yashmitha P
Oct 19, 202220 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Mysore City
Mysore city in Karnataka is known for its heritage structures and palaces, which include Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple, etc.
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Yashmitha P
Oct 17, 20224 min read
Renowned Goan Collector - Victor Hugo Gomes
Victor Hugo Gomes is a restorer by profession and the collector, founder of Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim.
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Yashmitha P
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Gotipua dance
Odisha is one of the most vibrant states in India. Gotipua Dance is said to have originated in Odisha.
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Yashmitha P
Mar 5, 20224 min read
Mudiyettu - A ritual artform
Mudiyettu is one of the ancient dance-dramas of Kerala. It presents a dramatized version of the Puranic story of Darika-Vadha.
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Yashmitha P
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Ashvaghosha
Aśvaghoṣa was a versatile genius who flourished during the age of the great Kushan King Kanishka (78-150 A.D.) at Peshawar.
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Yashmitha P
Jul 31, 20212 min read
Kachhighodi Dance
Kachighodi dance, also known as Kachhi Gori, is an Indian folk dance that originated in the Shekhawati region in the state of Rajasthan.
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Yashmitha P
Jul 5, 20213 min read
64 Kalas
In Sanskrit, the word Kala means, among other things, the arts, and specifically 64 fine or mechanical arts.
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Pranav Kethineni
Jul 1, 20214 min read
Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu, which is also known as “Kalari”, is one of the oldest forms of martial arts originated in the state of Kerala.
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Yashmitha P
Jun 22, 20213 min read
Yoga: Its Origin and Development
The word Yoga was derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj which means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’.The Union denotes that of your mind with your body.
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