About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou is a palm tree found in the rainforests of Upper Assam). Uses: Jaapi is most often used in official functions in Assam to felicitate guests. Jaapi is also used by farmers in Assam. They used them to protect themselves …
Abanindranath Tagore: He was one of the most prominent artists of India. Contributions: Abanindranath was the first major supporter of swadeshi values in Indian art. He first created the ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ and later went on to establish Bengal school of art which led to the development of modern Indian painting. He also sought …
Natesa: Natesa is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of Rajasthan. It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple at Baroli, Rajasthan. Features: The sandstone Natesa figure stands tall at almost 4 ft in a rare and brilliant depiction of Shiva.A beautiful depiction of Nandi is shown behind the right leg of the Natesa icon.” …
Channapatna Toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the state govt. As a result of the popularity of these …
It is a recognized world heritage site by UNESCO. It is located in the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The site spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods as well as the historic period. Bhimbetka is also known as Bhima’s Lounge (Bhima was the second of the five Pandava …
Dhokra artefacts are metal figurines fashioned from bronze and copper based alloys using a ‘lost wax casting’. The name is derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, the traditional metal smiths of West Bengal. One of the oldest Dhokra artefacts is the ‘Dancing girl of Mohenjodaro’.
Guru Padmasambhava was born in India and travelled all across Himalayan region in the 8th century to spread Buddhism and Buddhist teachings Guru Padmasambhava is highly revered in Bhutan. There is an image or painting of the Guru Padmasambhava in every Bhutanese home or temple. Guru Padmasambhava was also known as Guru Rinpoche is widely venerated as a “second …
Bhagwat Gita: It is 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is set in narrative framework of dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of the concept of Dharma, theistic bhakti, yogic ideals of moksha through jnana, …
It is an international festival organised by Andhra Pradesh Tourism The event is aimed at showcasing the Araku Valley – known for its panoramic views of the Eastern Ghats, the coffee plantations, and the waterfalls – as a tourist destination. It has drawn scores of travellers, photography enthusiasts, and media from across the country. The …