The Gonds
The Gonds, one of the oldest tribes of the country, are a primitive tribal community involved in agriculture, pastoral occupation, etc.
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Yashmitha P
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Bardo Chham
Bardo Chham means ‘dance of the zodiac’. The idea or the theme behind this folk dance is the victory of good over evil.
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Yashmitha P
Jun 3, 20215 min read
Bengaluru's Karaga Festival
The Bengaluru's Karaga Festival is celebrated by the Tigala Community in the Chaitra Month (March/April) of the Hindu Calendar.
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Yashmitha P
May 13, 20214 min read
Pithora Painting
The Pithora paintings are thousands of years old and find their roots in the cave paintings. This is the most predominant and...
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Yashmitha P
May 5, 20213 min read
Mahakavi Magha
Magha (Sanskrit: माघ, Magh) was a Sanskrit poet at King Varmalata's court at Shrimala, the then capital of Gujarat (present Bhinmal of...
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Yashmitha P
May 3, 20215 min read
Bhuta Kola – Bhutaradhane
Bhuta worship is a distinct and detailed form of worship special to Tulu Nadu. Bhuta thereby means the spirit of the ancestors. Bhuta...
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Yashmitha P
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Therukoothu
Therukoothu is a folk theatre art form originating from the rural areas of Tamil Nadu, which is now confined to a contiguous area of...
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Yashmitha P
Mar 14, 20214 min read
Kalighat Paintings
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...
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Yashmitha P
Feb 7, 20214 min read
Mahakavi Bharavi
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...
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Yashmitha P
Jan 28, 20214 min read
Kutiyattam
Kutiyattam or Koodiyattam (meaning “acting together”) is a 2000 years old Sanskrit theatrical art form of Kerala. It has been accepted as...
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Aastha Roy
Jan 9, 20213 min read
Kantha Embroidery
In Hindi, the word Kantha means ‘throat’ and is associated with Lord Shiva. While in Sanskrit, the word “kontha” means rags. Kantha is a...
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Aastha Roy
Dec 18, 20203 min read
Santhal Tribe
It is well-known that Rabindranath Tagore harbored a special affection for the Santhals in the villages around Santiniketan. He saw in...
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Yashmitha P
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Kaavi Kale
The Kaavi art is said to have originated in Goa and was carried to coastal Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala through the Saraswat...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 27, 20204 min read
Ganjifa
Ganjifa is an ancient card game which originated in Persia and arrived in India through Sufi Saints during the Mughal period dating back...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 25, 20205 min read
Bhil Tribe
India is the only country in Asia, where people belonging to different religions and cultures live together serenely. There is a class...
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Aastha Roy
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Tamasha Folk-Theatre
In Marathi, the word Tamasha means a grand show, performance, or celebration especially one involving dance. The word originates from the...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 15, 20204 min read
Rasadhyaya
Bharata Muni explained the relationship between performers and audience in his book Natya Shastra. He prescribes a number of details...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Ayurveda
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...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Natyaveda: The Origin of Drama
The first chapter in the Natyaveda (the science of dramatic performance) addresses the origin of drama. The pupils after witnessing the...
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Yashmitha P
Nov 2, 20204 min read
Bharata Muni's Natya Shastra
“Drama is an imitation of the contemporary style of man” Dramaturgy in India is a long-standing concept. Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra,...
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