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The Timeless Legacy of Dhokra Art

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Introduction to Dhokra Dokra or Dhokra, is a traditional craft practiced since the Indus Valley Civilisation. It is a set of metal products made using the Madhu Chestan Vidhan or...

Arts and Crafts of Madhya Pradesh

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Table of content Gond Painting  Bhil Art Godna Tattooing Bagh Print Batik Print Nandana Print Chanderi Sari Maheshwari sari Zari Zardosi Dhurrie Weaving  Carpet Weaving  Batto Bai Dolls Jhabua Dolls...

Tholpaavokothu Puppets

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Tholpavakoothu, an ancient form of shadow puppetry from Kerala, holds deep spiritual and cultural significance, particularly as a ritual offering to Goddess Bhadrakali. Dedicated to the goddess, this art form...

Diwali: Light Up Your Home with 10 Vastu Decor Ideas

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Diwali, the festival of lights, goes beyond mere celebration, it has a cultural and spiritual significance. It symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and the triumph of goodness over malevolence. People have...

Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth and Abundance

In ages past, a great event known as Samudramanthan, the churning of Kshir Sagar, the Ocean of Milk occurred. Mount Meru served as the churning rod, and Vasuki, the serpent...

The Five Days of Diwali: Your Guide to the Festival of Lights

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Table of Content Dhanteras Naraka Chaturdashi/ Chhoti Diwali  Diwali Annakoot/ Padwa/ Govardhan Puja/ Bali Pratipada/ Vishwakarma Puja Bhai Dooj   Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one...

Thoughtful Diwali Gifts for 2024: Unique Ideas to Brighten Your Festive Celebrations

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Diwali, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India. It spans across several days and holds deep cultural,...

15 inspiring Lakshmi and Ganesha painting ideas for Diwali

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Seated on a large, vibrant lotus, and holding a pot overflowing with glistening coins, flanked by two moon-white elephants, the elegantly adorned Goddess of Wealth and Fortune is a vision...

Chitrakathi: The Art of Storytelling Through Vibrant Paintings

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Imagine sitting under a starry sky in a small village in Maharashtra, the air filled with the soft hum of traditional instruments. A crowd gathers around a storyteller who begins...

Incorporating Folk Arts in your home as per Vastu

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Table of Contents Introduction to Vastu Vastu Purusha Mandala Brahmasthan Cardinal Directions  Intercardinal Direction   When choosing the perfect wall for artwork, most people consider only the aesthetic, the colour...

Pattachitra: A journey through four artistic traditions

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Table of content Odisha  Bengal Santhal Kalighat Similarities Differences Conclusion   Odisha Pattachitra, Bengal Pattachitra, Santhal Pattachitra and Kalighat  We all have seen paintings on canvas or paper, but a...

Ganesha: The remover of obstacles and harbinger of good fortune

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The Birth of Ganesha Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah In Hinduism, this one mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha holds a powerful blessing: it is considered a cure-all, capable of removing every...