The History of Sholapith crafts in India
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Ramesseum – Funerary Temple of Ramses
Scattered with broken statues and ruins, founded in the 13th century BC, the Ramessum is a mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II. It is located in the Theban Necropolis in Upper Egypt, on the west of the bank of River Nile, across from the city of Luxor in Upper Egypt. The
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Kathakali: The Classical Dance Drama
Kerala, the paradise of the world. WHY? It’s a long list of peculiar culture and tradition, its mesmerizing beauty of beaches and weather has no competition. And one such exception of their culture is the dance form through which one portrays the story without uttering a word. All of us
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Saraswati : Devi of River as Devi of Knowledge
Om Saraswati Maha devi Veena Pustak Dharini Hans Vahini kshma yodha Vidhya Daan karo Maa Who Is Devi Saraswati? Goddess Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning, wisdom, music, and aesthetics. She is also famous as Bharati, Shatarupa, Vedamata, Brahmi, Sarada, Vagisvari, and putkari. Saraswati first appears in the Rigveda and later
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The Legacy of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar
Hailing from a modest farming background, Rani Ahilyabai Holkar was one of the bravest, influential and bold rulers of the Malwa region in the 18th century. For thirty years her reign of peace, The land in blessing did increase; And she was blessed by every tongue, By stern and gentle, old and young. Yea, even
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The Pala Dynasty of Bengal
History of Pala The history of Pala's and their association with Bengal, all initiated in the pre-modern period (8th century) with the dwindle and finally the fall of the Shashanka King. King Gopala soon became the foremost King of the Pala Dynasty. He was democratically elected by the people of Gauda
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Terracotta Jewellery: Antiquely Ecofriendly
The 21st century is seeing the return of old traditions and cultures with a modern twist. In this mix, many Indian practices in different areas such as fashion, technology and medicine take the well-deserved spotlight. After all, India is a land of many cultures, a mother of many inventions. The
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Luvie Handmade Soaps
The word Luvie stems from the Sanskrit language and it roughly translates to beauty. Beauty didn’t always mean flawless skin, competing with one another or rating people based on their beauty. With the advent of modernization and Industrialization, the word beauty has lost all its sense and meaning. These days
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Raghurajpur – An Artist’s Abode
Inside the land of Odisha- Incredible India’s best-kept secret is a small bustling village Raghurajpur. Located around 15 km from Puri, the village houses around 500 chitrakars (artists). These artists are the curators of the 900-year old art of Pattachitra, the art of painting on cloth. Raghurajpur is also the birthplace
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The History of Pattachitra Paintings
Pattachitra painting is one of the most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning cloth, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattacitra paintings are closely related to Lord Jagannath of Puri, Odisha. Lord Jagannath is considered an avatar of Lord Krishna. Story Behind Pattachitra
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Channapatna – The Incredible Town of Toys in Karnataka
Did you know the residence have been making toys for a living for nearly around 200 years now? This is a story of a town with a curious obsession. Channapatna, which is located on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway, in the Ramanagara district, is the toy capital of Karnataka. In most streets here, you
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Kutchi Embroidery – The Antique Art Form of Gujrat
Kutch is a place of artsy wonders. The streets are filled with awe-inspiring talents. One only needs a single look to fall in love with the place, people, and their art. Here the whole of the villages are dedicated to their crafts, for example, Gundiyali is dedicated to pottery, Ajrakhpur
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