All Indians Should Visit This Museum in Japan! Travelogue The origin of the this museum was the vision of Tokio Hasegawa, who spent many years collecting and preserving Indian Folk Art. Enchanted by the Madhubani paintings of Ganga Devi... By Mehuli Mazumdar
Cocoa in Idukki: The Macofa Chocolate Factory Travelogue As the Western Ghats snakes its way towards the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, it takes a leisurely sojourn through the lush district of Idukki in Kerala. Spice gardens... By Mehuli Mazumder
Indo-Christianity: Artistic Encounters in Kerala Research Flanked by the picturesque beaches of the Arabian Sea on one side and the tropical forests of the Western Ghats on the other, it is indeed no surprise that Kerala... By Mehuli Mazumder
10 THINGS YOU MUST DO AT THE RANN UTSAV FESTIVAL! Travelogue The White Desert of India – Rann of Kutch is known for its vast expanse of stark white salt pans that spreads for miles on the India-Pakistan border in... By Jaspreet Kaur
Spirits and Beverages: Mapping Warli Tradition through Food Culture Blog Known for their intrinsic bond with nature, the Warli tribe of Maharashtra also prides itself on brewing a special kind of palm wine. Toddy or tadi is an alcoholic beverage... By Mehuli Mazumder
Evolving Traditions: Musings on Madhubani Analysis If in a chronological spectrum, adaptation and evolution appears to be inevitable, is there really an originality to art and its representation? For instance, take Madhubani— an art form emerging... By Haidamteu Zeme N
Kanchli: A Traditional Garment Research The cultural fabric of Rajasthan is interwoven with threads of palatial architecture, spirited music, vivacious dance - all tied together with the soulful colours of its iconic sartorial tradition.... By Mehuli Mazumder
Mechanics of the Mural: Kerala in Focus Research The roots of the mural art tradition run deep in Kerala, beginning in the 7th-8th centuries and begetting generations of dexterous master artists. The state boasts one of the most... By Mehuli Mazumder
Lipayi 101: A Guide for Beginners Article India has a rich culture and an unbroken tradition of architecture that stretches over 4,000 years. More than 65 million of about 118 million houses in the country are made... By Jaspreet Kaur
Through Changing Tides: A Brief History of the Art of Madhubani Analysis “The flow of the river is ceaseless; and its water is never the same. The foam that floats in the pools Now gathering, now vanishing Never lasts long.” Kamo no... By Haidamteu Zeme N
A Peek into the Life of Ganga Devi Article Born in Chatra village, Bihar in the year 1928, Ganga Devi grew up in a fairly wealthy family. Like other girls belonging to her caste, she took up a paintbrush... By Mehuli Mazumder
Nathdwara's Shiva Statue – A Religious Milestone or Another Indulgence? Blog by Kalpana Pandey When you drive to Nathdwara, a small town near Udaipur in Rajasthan, you will now be greeted by a looming bronze statue of Shiva. Famous for its... By Kalpana Pandey