Colours of Communal Harmony in West Bengal’s Pattachitra Art

Artists recognise no barriers of caste, creed or colour. And Noya village in West Bengal, made up entirely of Muslim...

Dhokra craft brings back smiles on the faces of artisans in Odisha’s tribal heartland

Pursuing the ancient Dhokra metal craft has not only helped many tribal residents in Odisha to earn a living but...

Chiteri art of Bundelkhand gets a brush up

Chiteri art, the traditional folk art of Bundelkhand, executed on the walls of homes where a wedding is to take...

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Traditional carpenters, painters and artisans give final touches to the chariots

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set...

Raja Parba: Odisha’s unique festival to worship Mother Earth during her menstruation days kicks off

During the four day-long Raja festival, it is believed that Bhudevi (Mother Earth) menstruates and prepares herself for future agricultural...

Dhokra art of Odisha keeps tribal myths and folklore alive in metal

Dhokra metal art in Dhenkanal district of Odisha dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The tribal Dhokra artists of...

The ancient Sanjhi art from Vrindavan struggles for survival

According to lore, Radha and her friends prepared beautiful patterns on the ground with flowers in order to welcome Krishna...

A handful of artistes strive to revive the centuries old Paitkar art from Jharkhand

Paitkar art, indigenous to Jharkhand, is startlingly vibrant and tells stories of the times, culture, music and traditions of the...

Tikuli Art of Bihar: From adorning women to empowering them

The beautiful art of Tikuli, said to be 800 years old, would have passed into oblivion but for the dedication...

Ancient cave art at Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve awaits conservation

There are several historical sites in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve where painted rocks depicting the life and times of...