Arts & Culture
Dive into India's rich heritage. Explore ancient art forms, classical traditions, and the cultural evolution that defines the soul of the nation.
How Phulkari Embroidery Became a Celebration of Womanhood in Punjab
A Phulkari shawl is never made for a stranger. It is made by a grandmother for a granddaughter, by a...
Manipuri Phanek: Ancient Geometric Language Woven Into Its Cloth
The geometric borders running along the edge of a Manipuri Phanek are not decorative choices made for visual effect. They...
Double Ikat Patola of Patan and Why It Takes a Year to Weave
There are perhaps fewer than five families left in the world who know how to make a genuine Patan Patola....
How the Murugappa Group Built a Silent Empire in Southern India
The Murugappa Group has been one of the largest business conglomerates in South India for over a century, and most...
How Chhau Mask Dance of Purulia Invoke Martial Spirits
The masks of Purulia Chhau are not costumes. They are invocations. When a dancer in Purulia district straps on the...
Konyak Naga Facial Tattoos: History Written on Human Skin
The last generation of Konyak Naga men and women who carry the full record of their lineage on their faces...
The Rhythmic Buddhist Chanting of the Monks of Ladakh
In the high-altitude monasteries of Ladakh, the chanting of Buddhist monks is not music in the way that word is...
How Kodava Celebrates Weapons During Kailpodh Festival
The Kodava people of Kodagu in Karnataka are one of the very few communities in India granted the legal right...
Ceremonial Preparation of Karah Parshad in Sikh Gurdwaras
In every Gurdwara, before the service begins and before anything else is offered to the congregation, the Karah Parshad is...
Intricate Kolam Floor Art Drawn Daily in South Indian Homes
Before sunrise in millions of homes across Tamil Nadu, a woman steps out of her front door with a fistful...
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