The makers of the Thanjavur Art Plate, with its roots in a craft that dates back to the Marathas of the 1800s, are banding together for its cultural and commercial rejuvenation. Thanjavur Art Plates The Thanjavur Art Plate is an artefact which is exclusively made in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a circular plate …
Who are the Renati Cholas? The Telugu Cholas of Renadu (also called as Renati Cholas) ruled over Renadu region, the present-day Kadapa district. They were originally independent, later forced to the suzerainty of the Eastern Chalukyas. They had the unique honour of using the Telugu language in their inscriptions belonging to the 6th and …
Turkish Coffee made it to the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. It is celebrated in literature and songs and is an important part of ceremonies and festivals. Turkish Coffee To make Turkish Coffee, Arabica beans are ground manually and boiled with water and sugar in a special pot called cezve …
Heritage of Punjab Punjab means ‘the land of Five Waters’ referring to the rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Much of the Frontier was occupied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh also known as Sher-e-Punjab in the early 19th century and then taken over by the East India Company when it annexed Punjab in 1849. The …
What are Sawantwadi toys ? Sawantwadi toys refers to hand made works of art made of wood in Sawantwadi a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Most of these toys are made in the village of Kolgaon in Sawantwadi taluka. These toys are made from the wood of the Indian Coral tree (Erythrina variegata). Craftsmen …
Namda Craft: Namda craft is widely thought to have originated in the 11th century during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. Namda craft is a rug made of sheep wool through a felting technique instead of the normal weaving process. Namda Craft is extensively used in Kashmir households for floor covering and mattresses. Reasons for …
Why in News? UNESCO has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar became one of 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Art & craft of Srinagar: Entire central Kashmir is known for its varied craft traditions. Srinagar, Ganderbal and Budgam …
Brief Profile: Basaveshwara (1134-1168) was an Indian philosopher, social reformer and statesman who attempted to create a casteless society and fought against caste and religious discrimination. Basava Jayanthi is an annual event celebrated in the honour of the birth of Vishwaguru Basaveshwara. He was born in Bagevadi (of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka). The tradition of Lingayatism is known to have been founded …
Mongolian Kanjur Mongolian Kanjur is a Buddhist canonical text that has 108 volumes. It is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia. Meaning: In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the words of Lord Buddha in particular. Language: Mongolian Kanjur has been translated from Tibetan. The language of the Kanjur is Classical Mongolian. …
Putola Nach: Putola Nach is string puppetry of Assam. ‘Putul’ is a word that describes both a doll and a puppet in Bengali while the word ‘Naach’ means Dance. Types: The puppetry is performed in three areas i.e Lower Assam, Mauli Island and North Assam with each area having distinct characteristics. Episodes: The puppetry includes the …