There is one village in India that doesn’t burn the effigy of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. They stand in mourning, even as the whole country celebrates Dussera, the festival that marks Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana. Barely an hour’s drive from New Delhi, this is where Ravana is believed to have been born. …
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The Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka is home to a plethora of cultural traditions. One such tradition is the annual festival of Kambala, a type of buffalo race event. This spectacular sport holds historical significance and present entertainment value for the villagers of the region as well as for visiting tourists and photographers. Kambala events …
Sathya Gowthaman is a Contemporary Realist Artist based in Singapore. Although an Agricultural Engineer by qualification from Coimbatore -India, Sathya was very passionate abt Art and had a natural affinity towards Archeology from an early age. Born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, India, which is known for its ancient temples and architecture, Sathya grew …
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Amidst the kaleidoscopic patterns, soft considerate edges , the prismatic dancing dolls, and rocking horses you reach the town Channapatna also called GombegaluOoru; The toy capital of India. 60kms from Bangalore and 80kms from Mysore, a city and Taluk Headquarter in Ramnagra district, Karnataka. Channapatna crafts park, located at Channapatna is India’s first craft park. …
Kutch is a region perhaps more known for its wildlife or the devastating earthquake of Bhuj. But this women’s day, we have a whole different reason to celebrate Kutch. Ever since the earthquake caused most of the men to lose their livelihoods, it was the steely grit of the women that have saved the culture …
Take a breath, Say namaste to Yoga Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition and It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being The International Day for Yoga, requested by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri …
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Dirang and Thembang are remote twin villages in Arunachal Pradesh that is home to the traditional Monpa tribe, who crossed over from Bhutan and Tibet centuries ago. As cities around the world look for environmentally sustainable building solutions, The unique designed houses in these villages have survived over 900 years in spite of the harsh …
Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality. Those who have the gift of creative expression in unusually large measure disclose the meaning of the individuality of others to those others. In participating in the work of art, they …
Ganesh Chaturthi is a beautiful festival but unfortunately, over time, public celebrations have become more lavish: Ganesh idols that were once constructed of earthy clay are now built using the less expensive – and less biodegradable – Plaster of Paris. Harmless vegetable dyes have similarly given way to more vivid – and more toxic – …
The Indian festival of Diwali is one of its most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals. And in a country so diverse, Diwali celebrations find resonance and retelling in multiple ways across the country. Watch to know more about the various Diwali celebration across India.
