The geographical features of India, particularly the Himalayas and its major rivers, have significantly influenced Indian visual arts by inspiring themes, motifs, and styles rooted in spirituality, culture,...
The grand temples of South India, such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, the Meenakshi Temple at Madurai, and the Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, are epitomes of Dravidian...
The Bhakti and Sufi movements profoundly influenced Indian literature, visual arts, and performing arts, fostering a rich cultural synthesis and promoting a more inclusive societal ethos. These movements,...
The Languages in India since time immemorial has been centre of every culture and tradition. In ancient India, during many symposiums (Shashtarthas), use of Sanskrit language to win...
Paryushan is most important Jain festival celebrated in the months of August-September. Paryushanaa” is staying of the monks in one place during ‘chaturmaasa’ or rainy season. It is...
Indo-Saracenic architecture, despite its aesthetic appeal and historical significance, has faced criticism for being a tool of cultural appropriation during the colonial era. This criticism stems from the...
Indian folk literature, encompassing a diverse range of oral traditions such as folk tales, songs, and ballads, plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting regional art forms....
The Indian government, via the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has endeavoured to preserve and maintain historical sites, manifesting appreciable inputs. However, the enormity of India’s cultural heritage,...
Indo-Saracenic architecture is a reflection of the cultural and historical context of British India. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, India was under British colonial rule,...
In many ways, Mathura school of art was a formative art which gave an impetus to other forms of art styles. Mathura represents an important formative stage in...
