The Gonds, one of the oldest tribes of the country, are a primitive tribal community involved in agriculture, pastoral occupation, etc.

Bardo Chham means ‘dance of the zodiac’. The idea or the theme behind this folk dance is the victory of good over evil.

The Bengaluru's Karaga Festival is celebrated by the Tigala Community in the Chaitra Month (March/April) of the Hindu Calendar.

The Pithora paintings are thousands of years old and find their roots in the cave paintings. This is the most predominant and...

Magha (Sanskrit: माघ, Magh) was a Sanskrit poet at King Varmalata's court at Shrimala, the then capital of Gujarat (present Bhinmal of...

Bhuta worship is a distinct and detailed form of worship special to Tulu Nadu. Bhuta thereby means the spirit of the ancestors. Bhuta...

Therukoothu is a folk theatre art form originating from the rural areas of Tamil Nadu, which is now confined to a contiguous area of...

Itihasas mention that Lord Shiva received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar of the goddess Kali when he was deep in...

Bharavi (meaning “Lustre of the Sun”), a Sanskrit Poet, is said to have belonged to the south of India. It is said that his original name...

Kutiyattam or Koodiyattam (meaning “acting together”) is a 2000 years old Sanskrit theatrical art form of Kerala. It has been accepted as...

In Hindi, the word Kantha means ‘throat’ and is associated with Lord Shiva. While in Sanskrit, the word “kontha” means rags. Kantha is a...

It is well-known that Rabindranath Tagore harbored a special affection for the Santhals in the villages around Santiniketan. He saw in...

The Kaavi art is said to have originated in Goa and was carried to coastal Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala through the Saraswat...

Ganjifa is an ancient card game which originated in Persia and arrived in India through Sufi Saints during the Mughal period dating back...

India is the only country in Asia, where people belonging to different religions and cultures live together serenely. There is a class...

In Marathi, the word Tamasha means a grand show, performance, or celebration especially one involving dance. The word originates from the...

Bharata Muni explained the relationship between performers and audience in his book Natya Shastra. He prescribes a number of details...

Ayurveda means “The Science of Life”, and is often called the “Mother of Healing”. It is one of the oldest medical systems which is based...

The first chapter in the Natyaveda (the science of dramatic performance) addresses the origin of drama. The pupils after witnessing the...

“Drama is an imitation of the contemporary style of man” Dramaturgy in India is a long-standing concept. Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra,...