As vibrant as India is, so are its festivals. The festival of colors and love, Holi is one of the most interesting festivals in the nation. The way it is celebrated in different parts of India is quite remarkable too. One of the best places that would definitely fascinate you by the way Holi is celebrated there, is Barsana.
Devi Bhagwat Puran mentions that Sati, the symbol of Shakti married Lord Shiva. When Sati’s father, Daksha insulted Lord Shiva she jumped into the fire and burnt herself. Lord Shiva was overcome with grief and performed ‘Tandava’ ( divine dance) out of anger with her body in his arms. On seeing this, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut off the body of Sati into 51 parts.
Kalamkari paintings are handmade artworks usually made on cotton cloth using bamboo sticks. Usually, plant-based colors are used with a distinct pattern. These paintings were initially used on the walls of temples. Soon they gained popularity with the common people also. Nowadays Kalamkari Paintings are used in their commercial form on Sarees, drapes, and sheets.
India is the home of many festivals. Among them Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated in different parts of India. It is celebrated in many different ways in various parts of India. Each form of Holi is unique and has its own history.
Kaifi Azmi wrote his first ghazal (Itna To Zindagi Mein Kisi Ki Khalal Pade) when he was only 11 years old. This ghazal later moved so many hearts and was sung by Begum Akhtar a great ghazal singer of that time.
Temple architecture across India has diverse styles though the basic nature remains the same. Here we are going to discuss the architectural significance of a few of the prominent temples based in Delhi. Now, let’s dive into the details.
I believe that true Art does not have any fixed definition or criteria. It is not only about some illustrious painting or melody. Art surrounds us all. Most often you will find us more around the common simple folks.
Akbar Padamsee was a renowned Indian painter and artist. Padamsee passed on on 6th January 2020.
Abanindranath Tagore Abanindranath Tagore (1871-1951) was the first person to take people’s attention to Swedesi values in art. He talked about how our art was inspired by British art and its values. He established the Bengal school of art. His main aim to establish the school was to bring artists out of English influence. His
If you are a music lover who has a renowned taste in music and you enjoy letting your hair down every once in a while, then chances are that you are already familiar with the larger than life Sunburn Festival that takes place in India every year.
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