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5 Art Villages Across Maharashtra
Make art the theme of your next tour of Maharashtra, and go art-village hopping across its length, breadth, and to its very edge
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The GI-Tagged Maddalam Drum Of Palakkad In Kerala
A percussion instrument with roots in history and divinity, the maddalam is an essential part of all traditional, and temple ceremonies in Kerala
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5 Unique New Year Traditions Around The World
From Spain to Greece, we bring to you some unique new year customs that will inspire you to visit these countries to enjoy the festivities yourself
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4 Colonial Forts In Mumbai
Look away from the glazed glass buildings of Mumbai, and turn towards the colonial-era forts which helped create the city
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The GI-Tagged Molela Clay Art Of Rajasthan
Pick up a panel of the eye-catching, intricate terracotta Molela art the next time you are in Rajasthan
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All About Mumbai Urban Art Festival, Start India 2022-2023
When in Mumbai in January or February, go to Sassoon Dock for the Mumbai Urban Art Festival with Start India and Asian Paints
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The Fine Art Of Kolam In Tamil Nadu
From art to ritual, kolam is a tradition that has endured, and evolved, over time
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Song Of The Pumpkin
In the town of Miraj, there is a group of artisans still practising the ancient traditional craft of carving Indian classical instruments out of pumpkins
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Bazaar Thatherian Where History Is Shaped In Copper
Meet the Thatheras, a community of artisans who are labouring to keep a 200-year-old craft alive
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The Ancient Arts of God's Own Country
From preserving the tradition of Sanskrit plays to recounting Kaali's triumphant victory, Kutiyattam and Mudiyettu is a colourful celebration of Kerala's rich culture
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Immerse In The Culture Of Assam At The Dehing Patkai Festival
The name comes from the Patkai range and Dehing river in Assam
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Why You Should Head To Kolkata For Christmas
From carnivals to open-air concerts to dances, the City of Joy has one of the most vibrant and colourful Christmas celebrations
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India & The Netherlands Creative Connect
Artists undertake mural art project to mark 75 years of bilateral ties between the two nations
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5 Markets For A Shopping Binge When You Are In Hyderabad
Stock up on lac bangles, sherwanis and pearls at these five markets in Hyderabad
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Saudi Arabias Ministry Of Culture Inaugurates Fenaa Alawwal Cultural Centre
The opening of the cultural centre coincided with the launch of an inaugural art exhibit titled The Memory Deposit. Inspired by the memory of the place as a bank, the exhibit presents the history of the Saudi currency through an artistic lens
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Eccentric Christmas Celebrations Around The World
Heard about the good witch and burning a giant goat as part of Christmas festivities Well, here is a list of some of the most peculiar traditions observed around the world for Xmas
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It's A Weird World 5 Surreal Festivals Around The World
Hair-freezing contests to bodypainting extravaganzas, these are some of the weird and fun festivals across the world that you must add to your travel bucketlist
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All About The Pondicherry-Auroville Poetry Festival 2022
Fulfil your quota of poetry for the year at the Pondicherry/Auroville Poetry Festival, Puducherry
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Culture In Grains Kholey Dai Rice Festival Set To Begin
In the tiny, unknown West Bengal town of Parengtar, visitors will be enthralled by traditions and the folk scene
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The Art Of Goa's Azulejo Tiles
These exquisite glazed ceramic tiles can be seen across many Goan structures that were built in the Portuguese era
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From Delhi To Derry An Interview With Musicians Kaleekarma And The Fully Automatic Machine
As part of India and UK's musical crossover programme, catch the performances of some exceptional contemporary talents from India and Ireland
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Giving Kolkata's Durga Puja Its Due
In 2021, Durga Puja was enlisted in UNESCO's 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' list. Historian and author Dr Tapati Guha-Thakurta tells us how she made it happen
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Nature Is Divine In Pithora Paintings
A glimpse into the sacred Pithora paintings of the Bhil community
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Nurpur Fort For The Love Of God, And Nature
Step into Himachal Pradesh for a glimpse of the Nurpur fort that entranced a Mughal queen
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Gagron Fort The Fort Without A Foundation
This hidden gem exemplifies Rajasthans royal past perfectly with its fascinating history and architectural brilliance
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All About India Art Fair 2023
One of the finest platforms for modern and contemporary art returns to New Delhi
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5 Christmas Markets In Europe For The Yuletide Spirit
From the oldest Christmas markets dating back to medieval times to the prettiest, these are the best places to stock up your stockings right now
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Four Food Fight Festivals Of Spain Just As Fun As La Tomatina
From meringues to eggs, there are very few foods that have escaped the glorious food fight tradition of Spain
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The Floor Art Of The Alpona In West Bengal
Alpona is a ritualistic art of Bengal, drawn by women of the household with a special paste made from the white kernel inside unprocessed sundried paddy which is mixed with water
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The Heritage Weave Of Maheshwar And The Prints Of Bagh
A queens compassion and a communitys age-old weaving tradition is behind some of Madhya Pradeshs most ancient textile crafts
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Grab A Rug The Namda From Kashmir
Get a feel of the highly textured namda, the felted wool rugs of Kashmir
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Darkness at noon
There's a lot of history in Ajanta and Ellora, and you won't find all of it in textbooks