-Devashree Kulkarni History remembers kings for their victory in wars and political power but some rulers leave behind a greater legacy. One of such extraordinary ruler was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the visionary Rajput king who founded the city of Jaipur and transformed it into one of India’s greatest cultural and architectural wonders. Even […]Read More
-Devashree Kulkarni Fort stands as a timeless reminder of bravery, battles, power and royalty. Jaigarh Fort is the one built for protection, strategy and survival.It is situated high on the Aravalli hills of Jaipur and over the years it became a famous tourist place due to its massive walls, underground passages, giant cannons which reflects […]Read More
-Devashree Kulkarni Just a short distance away from the vibrant chaos of Jaipur lies a place where time seems to slow down. A historic landscape where art, memory and legacy comes together. This peaceful place, Gatore ki Chhatriyan is located near the slopes of Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. Even though it looks like a pack […]Read More
~Tanushree Wadodkar There are some traditions that we grow up hearing about, and others that we discover later, almost by chance. I always knew about the numerous traditions of our country in fragments. It was only when I came across Koodiyattam that I began to understand how deep and layered these traditions truly are. I […]Read More
~Tanushree Wadodkar We have all grown up hearing about the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, Radha-Krishna, and even Lord Shiva. These stories have been passed down through generations and retold in several different ways. Over time, the way these stories were told began to change. What once belonged to oral traditions and community spaces gradually moved into […]Read More
~Tanushree Wadodkar Indian dance forms are more than just performances. They are a manifestation of our cultural shaped over centuries. What we see today on stage, under spotlights and in front of audiences, began in a very different setting. These dances were once part of temple rituals, performed as offerings, where movement became a form […]Read More
-Devashree Kulkarni The story of India’s independence is written by countless individuals who chose sacrifice over silence, who stood against an empire, and who put the nation above their own lives. Lost in history books are the stories of countless such people who gave up their lives for a dream they never got to live. […]Read More
~Tanushree Wadodkar Indian mythology, or rather any story for that matter, makes a clear distinction between heroes and villains. And yes, that is what mythology is all about- good vs bad, dharma vs adharma, nyay vs anyay. So it is only natural that we see certain characters as good and others as bad. I am […]Read More
-Tanushree Wadodkar The political history of India is not just about empires, kingdoms, or dynasties. It is also about power- who had it? How was it exercised? How was it distributed? And who controlled the resources? One of the most defining aspects of this is the debate between centralisation and decentralisation. Centralisation is a system […]Read More
-Tanushree Wadodkar The Vijayanagara Empire was one of South India’s most glorious kingdoms and was famous for its art, architecture, and administration. It was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336. It was ruled by four dynasties: Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu. The capital of the empire was Vijayanagara, which was located on the banks […]Read More